SL/R230: Help glove compartment won't close
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From: Tucson, AZ
'20 X5 M50i; '17 Ram 3500; Golf Cart; Bikes; Scooters
Don't try to slam it. It will break...mine was when I bought the car.
There are 2 rubber head screws that act as stops. Turn these in a rotation or 2 and see if that works.
Check the latch for being loose. If it is wobbly, you may need to remove the box to tighten some screws, or look for Torx screws that are on the top edge.
The side panel by the door needs to pop off if you remove the box.
If the plastic is broken, you can try to reinforce it with a sheet of aluminum and rivets. Otherwise replace it.
Good luck!
There are 2 rubber head screws that act as stops. Turn these in a rotation or 2 and see if that works.
Check the latch for being loose. If it is wobbly, you may need to remove the box to tighten some screws, or look for Torx screws that are on the top edge.
The side panel by the door needs to pop off if you remove the box.
If the plastic is broken, you can try to reinforce it with a sheet of aluminum and rivets. Otherwise replace it.
Good luck!
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Just north of Detroit,Michigan
2012 E350 4Matic P2
I had a different problem on my recently purchased '03 SL. My glove box would not open. Try as I may, I could not get the latching mechanism to free up. I wound up removing the entire glove box and freeing up and lubing the sliding mechanism on the bench.
You might be able to adjust the door but most likely something is stuck.
Good Luck,
Bob
You might be able to adjust the door but most likely something is stuck.
Good Luck,
Bob
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Joined: Oct 2014
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2005 SL65
I had problems with mine, now its been over a year with no problems after this adjustment.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r230...ment-wont.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r230...ment-wont.html
