New CL Owner, Old glovebox problem

01-08-2019 | 09:33 PM

#1

mikeybbrooks

Thread Starter

Newbie

Joined: Sep 2017

Posts: 5

Likes: 0

2002 CL500, 2001 S500, 1997 S500, 2004 E320 and 2005 CLK320

New CL Owner, Old glovebox problem

Hey all! I have a new-to-me 2002 CL500 with the brown Designo interior (love it!)

But the latch on the dash glovebox door is broken. Not the latch that's on the dash, the latch that's on the door.

Is there a way to repair this? I've been looking at used glovebox doors, but many of them are broken, too.

Thanks for the help!

Reply Like

01-09-2019 | 05:56 PM

#2

ctravis595

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 1,241

Likes: 160

2002 CL500 to CL55 conversion

Mine was epoxied together when I bought the car about 7 years ago. It worked okay. Eventually it broke. Now I have the glovebox zip-tied shut so that I don’t have to deal with it. Seems like an unavoidable issue on the W215, wish there was an aftermarket option available..

Reply Like

01-10-2019 | 02:25 PM

#3

awiner

Super Moderator

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 6,340

Likes: 20

From: Southern California, USA

2003 CL55 AMG

I have been dealing with this issue this week too. Not sure there is any type of glue to will last for this fix but I am in the investigation process. A new lid is about $275.00.

Reply Like

01-29-2020 | 10:02 PM

#4

AnthonyCatlett

Junior Member

Joined: Apr 2013

Posts: 27

Likes: 0

From: Redding,CA

1997 Mercedes S500

Mine has been that way ever since I bought the car too :/

Reply Like

01-30-2020 | 12:35 PM

#5

BoxxMann

Junior Member

Joined: May 2013

Posts: 72

Likes: 17

From: St Pete Florida

02 CL500 | 06 E350 4M

Post a photo - it will help the peeps who are nice to help - My glovebox door broke and I used JB Weld to fix it. It's holding strong after 4 years now. I'll put up a photo a bit later when I get to the car.

NB: JB Weld will last forever and is indestructible.