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740 - 1991 - Jammed Glove box

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bluskyd
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Year and Model: 740, 1991
Location: Colorado

740 - 1991 - Jammed Glove box

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Have a jammed glove box that will not open. The round knob is able to turn but the mechanism is not releasing. Any thoughts? Thanks

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billofdurham
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Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

This is one way that works. It may take some time but it doesn't cause any damage to the cover.

Slip some thin string along the top edge and down the sides of the glove box. Work the string back toward the latch while pulling down. You may need to play with it but you should be able to depress the plastic latch enough to open the compartment door.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
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Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
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1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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