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Old 08-02-2018, 03:19 PM
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what is the glovebox on the dash called?? and do the 2 screws in the front let you remove the whole box or is there some other parts to loosen
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Old 08-02-2018, 03:26 PM
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Dash cubby, collect all, upper bin, junk box.
Those two screws will allow you to remove it.
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Old 08-02-2018, 03:40 PM
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thanks buddy, seems like a spring has sprung on one of the back hinges, maybe a trip to a u-pull-it place for a new used one
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Old 08-02-2018, 03:44 PM
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just did a quick e-bay, found 'em
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Old 08-02-2018, 06:16 PM
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It's the rubber bumpers that do the springing.
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Old 08-02-2018, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
It's the rubber bumpers that do the springing.
This. Easy fix.
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Old 08-02-2018, 08:15 PM
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GM calls it COMPARTMENT. Instrument Panel It is a unit, the whole thingamajig. Follow the link, there seem to be 3 part numbers, 3 colors.
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Old 08-03-2018, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
GM calls it COMPARTMENT. Instrument Panel It is a unit, the whole thingamajig. Follow the link, there seem to be 3 part numbers, 3 colors.
wow, they think a lot of there plastic!!! Thanks
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Old 08-03-2018, 10:05 AM
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However, as I pointed out: it is the rubber bumpers that provide the "spring". Mine always tried to wander off of the spot they are glued to. I just moved them back periodically.

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i need these stupid little things as mine are starting to stick and wont allow the bin to open sometimes.

$7 for two but shipping to canada is anywhere from $20-45 haha wtf
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