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this guide is still under construction, piccies will be added when i remember to take them
 
  
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basically use an allen key from an old flatpack furniture kit to open the glovebox by doing the same job that the handle normally does ie push the glovebox latch down to release the glovebox.
 
  
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to do this you simply pull hard enough on the handle to fully break it off ( only do this if your definitely replacing the handle - you can sometimes fix the handle again - there is a rather well put together how-to somewhere on here somewhere :L )
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== Tools Required ==
  
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then when the handle is fully out you can then ferret around in the gap @ the passenger side ( UK models ) & towards the back of the opening around half way down the opening you should be able to hook in the allen key or similar & pull down towards the floor which should release the glovebox.
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Suitable Spare Flat Pack Furniture Allen Key
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( or other suitable small bent tool may do the trick )
  
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if your going for a attempt @ fixing it yourself if you find the guide ( raynkar i think did it but i could be wrong ) then you may still be able to use the above method but without breaking the handle off 1st ( will probably involve plenty of foul language being uttered mind but could save you some pennies in the end )
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Patience as you probably wont get the right spot @ 1st
  
  
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== Task In Theory ==
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Basically use an allen key from an old flatpack furniture kit to open the glovebox by doing the same job that the handle normally does ie push the glovebox latch down to release the glovebox.
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== Method ==
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=== If you have a spare handle already awaiting fitting ===
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Pull hard enough on the handle to fully break it off.
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then when the handle is fully out you can then ferret around in the gap @ the passenger side ( UK models ) & towards the back of the opening around half way down the opening you should be able to hook in the allen key or similar & pull down towards the floor or twist the tool to force downwards movement of the end in the glovebox ( which method is used will depend on the tool used etc ) which should release the glovebox as the following pictures show.
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[[File:Brokeopen1.JPG]]
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[[File:Brokeopen2.JPG]]
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[[File:Brokeopen3.JPG]]
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[[File:Brokeopen4.JPG]]
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=== If you are going to attempt to fix you current handle ===
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You may still be able to use the above method but without breaking the handle off 1st but access will be much harder etc
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( will probably involve plenty of foul language being uttered mind but could save you some pennies in the end )
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[https://www.fordwiki.co.uk/index.php?title=GloveBox_Handle_Repair Here is a guide to the Handle Repair option for after you get the glovebox open]
  
  
 
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Tools Required

Suitable Spare Flat Pack Furniture Allen Key ( or other suitable small bent tool may do the trick )

Patience as you probably wont get the right spot @ 1st


Task In Theory

Basically use an allen key from an old flatpack furniture kit to open the glovebox by doing the same job that the handle normally does ie push the glovebox latch down to release the glovebox.



Method

If you have a spare handle already awaiting fitting

Pull hard enough on the handle to fully break it off.

then when the handle is fully out you can then ferret around in the gap @ the passenger side ( UK models ) & towards the back of the opening around half way down the opening you should be able to hook in the allen key or similar & pull down towards the floor or twist the tool to force downwards movement of the end in the glovebox ( which method is used will depend on the tool used etc ) which should release the glovebox as the following pictures show.

Brokeopen1.JPG Brokeopen2.JPG Brokeopen3.JPG Brokeopen4.JPG


If you are going to attempt to fix you current handle

You may still be able to use the above method but without breaking the handle off 1st but access will be much harder etc

( will probably involve plenty of foul language being uttered mind but could save you some pennies in the end )

Here is a guide to the Handle Repair option for after you get the glovebox open

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