Glovebox stay damper
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Glovebox stay damper
I've never had any problems taking out the glovebox, but this time the stay damper broke. Does anyone know how to remove the stay damper from its bracket? Also, anyone have the part # or the price of this piece?
(Attached is a picture of the damper arm attached to the glovebox)
(Attached is a picture of the damper arm attached to the glovebox)
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I think I'll try to fix it with epoxy--any info on how to remove the damper stay assembly? I can feel that it's only attached at one point, but it doesn't seem to want to budge off that pin...
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Haha! Good one, Charles! I'm always a fan of your posts. ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Ok, I've got the glovebox out of the way and I can reach around and feel the damper's "cylinder" but I can't seem to get it off the pin/hinge it is attached to. Also, if you have an extra one, would you be willing to sell it to me so I don't have to pay the stealership? (Pretty please?)
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Ok, I've got the glovebox out of the way and I can reach around and feel the damper's "cylinder" but I can't seem to get it off the pin/hinge it is attached to. Also, if you have an extra one, would you be willing to sell it to me so I don't have to pay the stealership? (Pretty please?)
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My damper broke in the first six months, the part came in and the mechanic showed me the instructions for replacement - it involved taking out most of the dash!
I told him screw that, I'd live with a 'floppy box' (!) but when I looked at the part, it was obvious you didn't have to unscrew it's bracket - I just unclipped the cylinder from the screwed bracket and passed it to him. Five minutes, tops, done.
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I told him screw that, I'd live with a 'floppy box' (!) but when I looked at the part, it was obvious you didn't have to unscrew it's bracket - I just unclipped the cylinder from the screwed bracket and passed it to him. Five minutes, tops, done.
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My damper broke in the first six months, the part came in and the mechanic showed me the instructions for replacement - it involved taking out most of the dash!
I told him screw that, I'd live with a 'floppy box' (!) but when I looked at the part, it was obvious you didn't have to unscrew it's bracket - I just unclipped the cylinder from the screwed bracket and passed it to him. Five minutes, tops, done.
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I told him screw that, I'd live with a 'floppy box' (!) but when I looked at the part, it was obvious you didn't have to unscrew it's bracket - I just unclipped the cylinder from the screwed bracket and passed it to him. Five minutes, tops, done.
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My damper broke in the first six months, the part came in and the mechanic showed me the instructions for replacement - it involved taking out most of the dash!
I told him screw that, I'd live with a 'floppy box' (!) but when I looked at the part, it was obvious you didn't have to unscrew it's bracket - I just unclipped the cylinder from the screwed bracket and passed it to him. Five minutes, tops, done.
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I told him screw that, I'd live with a 'floppy box' (!) but when I looked at the part, it was obvious you didn't have to unscrew it's bracket - I just unclipped the cylinder from the screwed bracket and passed it to him. Five minutes, tops, done.
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I'd like to remove the damper bracket in my car and replace it with a new bracket/damper assembly I got from the dealership today. I tried for like 40 minutes to remove that screw in the back that holds the bracket in place and failed. I was thinking about maybe removing the blower motor but it sounds like too much work for installing a stupid little glove box damper... Any thoughts? Would appreciate any comments or advice!
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^^Bump. Looking for an answer as well as I just determined today that the damper bracket has a screw on the back allowing it to be removed and replaced, or at least tightened. Does anyone know how to get in there to remove it? What part is this bracket even called on the parts website as I can only find the damper?
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^^Bump. Looking for an answer as well as I just determined today that the damper bracket has a screw on the back allowing it to be removed and replaced, or at least tightened. Does anyone know how to get in there to remove it? What part is this bracket even called on the parts website as I can only find the damper?
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So glad I can FINALLY fix this after two years of thinking it was permanently broken!
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To get the damper barrel out I found the best method is to squeeze the pin holding it in place - with a screwdriver - I did not have pliers long enough and using my hand ease to barrel to the left over the closed lips of the pin.
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