I know there are numerous threads on the dreaded glove box that won't open issue. Just wanted to state that a metal coat hanger bent to the appropriate angle will work as your 'self-made tool' as stated in the following 'Tech Service Bulletin'.
It took me 1.5 - 2 hours of fishing through the side of the dashboard last night to open it. I was about to lose my temper & rip the car apart
but then I decided to give it one last shot & I finally got it open . Now to fix the cable/latch permanently.
If you try this method to open the glove box just be patient. The most difficult thing is to get the hook into the right spot. Especially when you can't hardly see what you're doing from the side of the dash & aren't quite sure where to place the hook. The pics in the service bulletin really were not much help because of the difficulty seeing the latch mechanism.
It took me 1.5 - 2 hours of fishing through the side of the dashboard last night to open it. I was about to lose my temper & rip the car apart
but then I decided to give it one last shot & I finally got it open . Now to fix the cable/latch permanently. If you try this method to open the glove box just be patient. The most difficult thing is to get the hook into the right spot. Especially when you can't hardly see what you're doing from the side of the dash & aren't quite sure where to place the hook. The pics in the service bulletin really were not much help because of the difficulty seeing the latch mechanism.
