gnrbabe

i don't know if anyone can help me on this one... my glove box is stuck closed. after looking at past threads, i tried removing the side panel and manually pressing on the latch to open it, and that worked. the only problem is that is the only way to open the glove box. we took apart the whole glove compartment- removed it from the car, in order to try to open the panel to re-engage the latch to the handle...... low and behold, it was a waste of time. is there anyway to get into that front panel to re-engage the latch to the handle? otherwise, the dealer is telling me i'll have to replace the entire glove box.

if anyone can help, that'd be awesome!! thanks!!

initialA4

Just remember to put your key in the lock mechanism when you take it out otherwise its going to suck!

Chalfont

Did you source the latch from Audi & for how much ? Part No. would be nice

initialA4

I source it from Audi....4got the part number Part is definitely under $90bucks

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gnrbabe

i'm not all that savvy with this, so how exactly do i replace the latch?

gnrbabe

okay, so i called the dealership and they said i need to have the entire glovebox door replaced. does that sound like something that i can do myself? they're quoting me $400.

initialA4

A few bolts and you get the glove box door out. Then use a torx to unscrew the bolt that holds the lock mechanism!

gnrbabe

thank you so much for all your help!! i'll give it a try this weekend!!

initialA4

just be real careful when taking the lock mechanism out...they key has to be in it!!!