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| E36 General discussion and technical help for 1992-1998 3 series cars. |
05-15-2006, 01:23 AM
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Name: DropTopM
Title: United Newb
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User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up. Your Ride: 1999 M3
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Sagging Glove Box After Cabin Filter Change
Hey Guys,
Today I changed the microfilter in my 99 M3 and after I put the glove box back together I noticed that the glove box does not close shut and there is a 1/2 inch gap which looks kinda ugly. I tried to mess with it, but could not fix it! Anyone had that problem or could suggest how to fix it?
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05-15-2006, 07:04 AM
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Name: c1apton
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Location: Pompano Beach,Fl /Edina,Mn
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Originally Posted by DropTopM
Hey Guys,
Today I changed the microfilter in my 99 M3 and after I put the glove box back together I noticed that the glove box does not close shut and there is a 1/2 inch gap which looks kinda ugly. I tried to mess with it, but could not fix it! Anyone had that problem or could suggest how to fix it?
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Here's an exploded view - might help with glove box door alignment
Last edited by c1apton : 05-15-2006 at 07:13 AM.
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05-15-2006, 11:32 AM
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Name: scrichy84
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Make sure it is put together correctly. I thought mine was messed up when I bought it. A year latter I was messing with it, a couple pieces just popped into place and it was fine.
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Scrichy84: 1995 325i sold, 2004 Tacoma sold, 2006 TDi Jetta, 2007 Rabbit
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05-15-2006, 11:44 AM
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Name: Linds
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I think I've heard something like if you don't put each screw back in it's original spot, it could make it sag. I think the top screws are a tiny bit different from the bottom ones or something. Not sure, but it's worth a try.
Also, when I changed my cabin air filter, I did it without removing the glovebox. I just laid upside down on the seat and stuck my head under there. I'm short though, so others might not be able to get in there as easily.
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Link to understeer.com:
http://www.understeer.com/glovebox.shtml
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Last edited by Linds : 05-15-2006 at 11:47 AM.
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05-16-2006, 12:57 AM
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Name: DropTopM
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Thank you guys! I guess i will mess with it a little. I just hate when something is imperfect on my ride.
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05-16-2006, 11:26 PM
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Name: 94bmw325i
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I forget what site, but there is a fix for the sagging glovebox, I know that mine does slightly, I don't know for sure if it works, but I think it was basically drill 2 screws in on the top part of the inside panel
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05-18-2006, 04:48 PM
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Name: scrichy84
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Originally Posted by 94bmw325i
I forget what site, but there is a fix for the sagging glovebox, I know that mine does slightly, I don't know for sure if it works, but I think it was basically drill 2 screws in on the top part of the inside panel
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It works great too! It's in a post a couple above.
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Scrichy84: 1995 325i sold, 2004 Tacoma sold, 2006 TDi Jetta, 2007 Rabbit
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05-19-2006, 07:31 PM
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Name: 94bmw325i
Title: Hellrot325
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Originally Posted by scrichy84
It works great too! It's in a post a couple above.
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my bad, didn't see the link, that is the same website that I looked at
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