Glove Box repair with hand-made tools.
Take some time to learn more about glove box repair. If you’re a volvo owner, chances are that you have had at least one issue with your glove box over the years. This is a repair of the glove box with home made tools on a ’93 850 but it should apply to other years too. Thanks bsltx for the great write-up!
MVS Forum Member bsltx says:
I just did the repair on my 93 850 and would like to share the tools I made to make this really easy with no damage to the leather or plastic.
With some patience and basic mechanical knowledge, you can do this repair in 1 or 2 hours with a cost of less than $5 dollars.The plates are available at your hardware store for .50 cents.
It is easiest when you have a second set of hands to hold the plates while you spread them with a stiff putty knife and saw the clip.
MVS Forum Member Ozark Lee replied:
I like the plan. From looking at your “tools” I think step flashing used in roofing would work as well.
…Lee
MVS Forum Member Volvo850guyinmass says:
I just read your glovebox repair post.My glovebox lock/latch assembly in my 94 850 was already broken when I bought the car used last year. I attempted a repair myself. Though not as permanent,perhaps,or as elegant a repair as the nice one above,it’s quick and expedient.
It was always dropping down.The previous owner had tape holding it.
I- being on a budget ; simply put some industrial strength Velcro against the surfaces that face you when you open the glovebox,and on the opposing surface of the lid itself. Problem solved for under 1 American Dollar.
Hope it helps someone.
Glove Box Repair with Hand-made Tools
Last Updated on August 19, 2020
