Help.... My glove box door is jammed..

[Macroni]

I have a 1973 T.

The original key has never been able to lock or unlock the glove box. Today, I can not get the box open. I do not know if it is the lock or if it is just jammed. Though it does not seem jammed. Not a crisis but given the contents I need to eventually open. How do I get in? Remove the knee bar and unscrew the door? Locksmith? I do not want to create unnecessary damage.

This must be a security feature I never heard about; clear 120mph and the glove box automatically locks!

[Cliff]

Might be able to take the box out after removing the strap that holds it in place, & unscrew the lock retaining bolt and or, depress the release button to open the door..

[erick72pors]

I've actually had this happen to me on my 73'S! You have to unbolt the knee pad (not to hard, just get a 8mm socket with a small extension). Then you need to get a small punch and punch the pin out of the hinge (yes, this hinge is very thin and long, but just knock it out just far enough so you can get a grip on the hinge with a pair of pliers. Once you grip the hinge with a pair of pliers knock the pliers with a hammer and the whole pin should come out.

[Macroni]

Thanks.....

[cmcfaul]

Before you start taking things appart. Try turning it really hard. Happend to me once and I was able to get it open in his manner. The whole mechanism will turn (if it is like mine) and not the little catch.

Good luck

Chris
73 911 E

[jameshtaylor]

Happened on my 74. I actually had to cut the metal strap holding the glove box in. Then I could remove the box and reach the lock at the back. Repaired the strap with 4 pop rivets and a 2" x 1/2" strip of thin aluminum.