Sagging Glove Box After Cabin Filter Change - United Bimmer Community

**DropTopM** · 05-15-2006, 12:23 AM

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?

Thank You

**c1apton** · 05-15-2006, 06:04 AM

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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?

Thank You

Here's an exploded view - might help with glove box door alignment

**scrichy84** · 05-15-2006, 10:32 AM

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.

**Linds** · 05-15-2006, 10:44 AM

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.

Edit:
Link to understeer.com:
http://www.understeer.com/glovebox.shtml

**DropTopM** · 05-15-2006, 11:57 PM

Thank you guys! I guess i will mess with it a little. I just hate when something is imperfect on my ride.

Jake

**94bmw325i** · 05-16-2006, 10:26 PM

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

**scrichy84** · 05-18-2006, 03:48 PM

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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

It works great too! It's in a post a couple above.

**94bmw325i** · 05-19-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by scrichy84

It works great too! It's in a post a couple above.

my bad, didn't see the link, that is the same website that I looked at