How do you open a Volvo glove box?
Opening the Glove Compartment. The glove compartment door is not equipped with a latch to open it. You will need to press the button on the bottom right hand side of the center console to get it open. To close the glove compartment, simply press it closed.
How do you open a glove box without a handle?
Use a drill to make a hole 1/8 of an inch (225 mm) from the right hand side of the glove compartment and about 10 to 11 mm from the top edge where the face of the glove compartment begins. Push a metal coat hanger through the hole to try and snag the release.
How do you get into a glove box with a broken latch?
Reach up into the engine compartment and pull the release cable, or the latch. Once you get it open, as a temporary measure put a wire on the latch and out through the grille so you can open it with that till you get it properly repaired.
Where is the glove box on a Volvo 850?
The glove box on the Volvo 850 model cars is where most drivers keep the vehicle’s important documents such as the registration and proof of insurance. The glove box is attached to the passenger-side dash by small screws and fastener arms.
How do you reinstall the glove box on a car?
Grab the glove box at the top of the glove box door frame and the glove box door. Pull the glove box straight out of the opening. To reinstall the glove box, just reverse the steps above. A mechanic’s pick can also be used to pry the fastener arm base up and out of the base.
Where are the Torx screws on a glove box?
Remove the six Torx screws from the inner door frame of the glove box. There are two Torx screws on the top of the door frame and four Torx screws on the bottom of the door frame. Turn the Torx screws counterclockwise to remove. Grab the glove box at the top of the glove box door frame and the glove box door.
How is the glove box attached to the dash?
The glove box is attached to the passenger-side dash by small screws and fastener arms. There may be a number of reasons you need to remove the glove box, including replacement of the glove box light or the cabin air filter.