1995 BMW 525i can't open the glove box

1995 BMW 525I
203,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RACAINE
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For some reason the glove box will not open. The latch does not appear to be working. Is there a way to open it
Jun 20, 2010 at 4:02 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The outside handle may need to be destroyed to gain access to the latch. I usually have to cut them in half with diagonal cutters.
Jul 2, 2010 at 10:53 PM
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