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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: MV6Matt on 11 January 2016, 06:30:53

Title: Glove box lock/handle
Post by: MV6Matt on 11 January 2016, 06:30:53

The glove box handle on my 98 estate snapped off and the door is currently shut (it opened once, but is now permanently closed)
I recall there being a guide, but not for can't get open - just for changing the handle.
Can anyone point me in the right direction, please?
Happy new new to the OOF and all OOFers

Matthew

Title: Re: Glove box lock/handle
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 January 2016, 09:20:29

There will be some plastic bits left inside (at 9 and 3 o'clock) which you can, with some pushing / wiggling, get the lid open. Worst case scanario you can force it open, and will most likely only snap the 'pins' however, a glovebox must be one of the easiest components on an Omega to source, they're all identical, year, bodystyle, trim level. (Aside from colour, obviously, but you want the innards)

The only bit that's hard if you don't know about it is the hidden screws just behind the airbag cover, you need to pop the trim piece off the side of the passenger vent (with car door open), to access the airbag cover, lift, to reveal the remaining screws. Aside from that taking the lid apart when open is as easy as looking for all the visible screw heads and undoing them  :)


Did it a few months back myself to replace a lock.  :)

Title: Re: Glove box lock/handle
Post by: robson on 11 January 2016, 09:32:31

My handle has been off for some time but I can open the door with a thumb in the aperture, It is so easy that the replacement lock I purchased is still on the shelf.

Title: Re: Glove box lock/handle
Post by: MV6Matt on 11 January 2016, 22:39:15

Quote from: robson on 11 January 2016, 09:32:31

My handle has been off for some time but I can open the door with a thumb in the aperture, It is so easy that the replacement lock I purchased is still on the shelf.

......ah if only...
mine's welded shut with the mysterious Omega force. Won't budge.
I'll see if i can do it your way. Or break my thumbs... ;)

Title: Re: Glove box lock/handle
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 January 2016, 22:51:06

Sit in the passenger seat,  press each knee against either end of the glovebox lid, then pop your finger/thumb in the hole to pop the latch... Knees away and it should open... Remove some stuff from glove box, and next time it should open using just a finger :y

Title: Re: Glove box lock/handle
Post by: MV6Matt on 12 January 2016, 15:44:42

Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 January 2016, 22:51:06

Sit in the passenger seat,  press each knee against either end of the glovebox lid, then pop your finger/thumb in the hole to pop the latch... Knees away and it should open... Remove some stuff from glove box, and next time it should open using just a finger :y

I'll give this a whizz then Al, thanks again! :y

Matthew ::)

Title: Re: Glove box lock/handle
Post by: DrAndyB on 12 January 2016, 19:41:40

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90660.msg1155627#msg1155627 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90660.msg1155627#msg1155627)

You have probably found it, but here is the link.

I did mine a few months ago and guide was most helpfull.

Title: Re: Glove box lock/handle
Post by: MV6Matt on 17 January 2016, 20:06:12

Quote from: DrAndyB on 12 January 2016, 19:41:40

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90660.msg1155627#msg1155627 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90660.msg1155627#msg1155627)

You have probably found it, but here is the link.

I did mine a few months ago and guide was most helpfull.

Thanks Dr, lets hope I can do the same!
Ta
Matthew