how do i open glove compartment when latch is broken?

2005 CADILLAC STS
70,000 MILES
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MIKEY2006
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cant open glove compartment because latch feels loose/not attached
Sep 7, 2012 at 8:18 PM
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CADIEMAN
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pull the lever up.you will see the metal part.simply use a small scewdriver and pry on that.the glovebox`pop open.gl
Sep 8, 2012 at 1:15 PM
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MIKEY2006
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thanks cadieman and cj both yalls advice was helpful and i did finally manage to get it open! thankx once again -Mike
Sep 10, 2012 at 4:37 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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WONDERFUL!!!

HOPE YOU DIDN'T MESS UP ANYTHING ALONG THE WAY

COME BACK TO SEE US......WITH YOUR BUDDIES PROBLEMS! (KEEP YOUR STUFF IN GOOD SHAPE)


THE MEDIC
Sep 10, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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CADIEMAN
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np bro
Sep 11, 2012 at 12:09 PM
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