How to remove and replace glovebox door?

[xbriansg36x]

I need a new glove box door but before I buy it I was wondering if anyone has any experience removing the glove box door? Does the whole glove box need to be removed or is there another way?

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[Sipset]

It's a lot easier if you remove the entire glovebox in my opinion. A lot more room to work with. I removed mine when I fixed the broken hinges on the GB door.

[xbriansg36x]

Makes sense, do I have to remove any of the dash to do the repair or no

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[p0isin]

You don't need to touch the dash to remove the glove box. There was a similar thread started yesterday, check that one out for more details

[xbriansg36x]

Okay awesome thanks a lot.



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[Sipset]

Not sure if its the same on the B6 as the B7, but it can't be much different.

Copied from Old Baldy @ EuroAddiction
Seven of the nine screws are inside the glove box itself. The other two are underneath, on each side. Unscrew those bottom screws first.
Then, open the lid (which is presumably broken, so carefully hold the lid while unscrewing the seven screws inside the glove box. Ignore the little rubber bump stops...just unscrew the 7 screws inside the box.
Note: Two of the screws are almost hidden from sight, near the front, upper side. Get down and look up inside the glove box and you will see these two screws.

Once all nine screws are removed, simply pull the whole glove box module out from the dash. Note that there is a large, light-brown electrical connector that supplies the power to the glove box light and the footwell lights. See below...

[Acme]

Here: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=a4+b7+glove+box+removal

[wildcat333]

^ poor form acme! gotta use a short link next time for full effect

[xbriansg36x]

Awesome I really appreciate it guys I'll check it out and order the part Monday

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[Acme]

^ poor form acme! gotta use a short link next time for full effect

Yeah, I forgot... Sorry!

[jnm]

ugh.. I need to do this at some point. My damn hinge us all f'ed up too.

[xbriansg36x]

Such a silly repair, seems common on this car

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[waiapasi2006]

I need a new glove box door but before I buy it I was wondering if anyone has any experience removing the glove box door? Does the whole glove box need to be removed or is there another way?

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Here you go op

http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page...boxrattle.html

[Luis_Heineken]

ugh.. I need to do this at some point. My damn hinge us all f'ed up too.

For less than $5 you can repair the glovebox. Some 90* degrees angulars plus some screws. Time consuming but easy to do

[ericw.]

There's a youtube video on this if you google it with the word "youtube".

[KC-Iceman]

For less than $5 you can repair the glovebox. Some 90* degrees angulars plus some screws. Time consuming but easy to do

I did mine like Luis suggested above but with additional reinforcement. This is to create steel skeleton structure inside the flimsy plastic hinge.

1. Drill two 3/16" holes thru the hinge and glove box
2. Insert 90 deg steel pin (1/8" dia)
3. Filled around the pin it with 5 min epoxy
4. Tape in place and let it set for at least 12 hours
5. Hammer formed 90 degree bracket to follow the shape of the hinge bracket



6. Drill holes then mount the bracket using countersunk screws. Fit it up to your car to make sure everything clears. You may need to grind away some of the bracket depends on how well your hammer formed it.


7. Apply epoxy or etc to smooth out the joints


8. Paint to match (flat black)


9. Install it back onto your car

[xbriansg36x]

So I get the little 10$ kit then came back to reference this... Didn't occur until now but if the hinges are actually broken (like in half, f the guy that owned this before me) I need the whole door replacement then I can't just put a bracket on right?

[KC-Iceman]

So I get the little 10$ kit then came back to reference this... Didn't occur until now but if the hinges are actually broken (like in half, f the guy that owned this before me) I need the whole door replacement then I can't just put a bracket on right?

Yes, you can do this on hinges that are completely broken off. Infact, it is easier if it is completely off. I actually did another glove box with both hinges completely broken off. It works so give it a shot. Good luck!

[xbriansg36x]

Good to know! Next not freezing day I'll go do that lol

[Radar]

My glove box door latch has broken with the door closed. Anyone know how to get it open?
My hinge is not broken.

[IKE20VA4]

My glove box door latch has broken with the door closed. Anyone know how to get it open?
My hinge is not broken.

Sounds like you are in need of a broken hinge to deal with your broken latch.

[DC5]

Yes, you can do this on hinges that are completely broken off. Infact, it is easier if it is completely off. I actually did another glove box with both hinges completely broken off. It works so give it a shot. Good luck!

Thanks KC-Iceman for the DIY! Just had the same thing break on me, ironically it was the same day I finally got in a new armrest lid! Was wondering what to do with this glove box