Mercedesowner.

Accidentally pushed hard on my glove box and the lid opens up really low or sometimes it falls straight down and lid comes off. I found 2 rubber square parts on the ground and assume its from the glove box. Can it be fixed without having to buy a whole new glove box?

Carsy

I had the same problem . See my fix here.:-

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-too-far.html

Mercedesowner.

I did see your thread but don't think it's the same. Where did the rubber parts break from??

Carsy

F I I K. Its your glovebox.

Mercedesowner.

What do you mean? What's F I I K?

Carsy

F if I know.

Carsy

I suggest removing the glove box ( screws) which may show the problem.

Mercedesowner.

Does anyone know. I opened the side part and. I damper like people suggest too.

Carsy

For the record, I removed the glove box & found the problem was that the small brass clamp holding the 'eye' in the cord of the "shock absorber" ( damper) had broken thus allowing the glove box lid come down heavily & bypassing the 'retaining clamps'. These clamps had not been damaged.

Unusual for modern motor engineering , the "shock absorber" could be dismantled & repaired.

It consists of a plastic tube containing a spring & plastic follower. I re-attached the cord to the follower with an electrical joiner clamp & all worked perfectly.

Parts cost = Nil. Time = 4 hours .

Mercedesowner.

Does anyone know what part this is called. This is broken on both sides.

Im guessing the light grey part is the damper. Where does it clip on too?

Rodpwnz

Have you tried to bring it to your local dealer? Maybe someone there could identify the part/problem.

Carsy

I remember my damper as being round.

Try looking at these photos from Google . You may find your answer.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=w...&bih=950&dpr=1

There is more information on https://www.google.com.au/webhp?rlz=...ve+box+removal

Mercedesowner.

Haven't had a chance to take it in. I've googled and can't find anything.

louiet3

See attached picture with instructions. Good luck!

Watch this video as reference, it is not for the W204 but the concept is exactly the same.

melhawary99

its called glove compartment buffer stop. a good way to search part names is to save a picture of the part on your pc then go to google search and click search by image. upload your picture and let google find it for your and bobs your uncle