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Sean89 · 06-10-2009, 07:33 PM

So when I closed my glove box after changing my cabin air filter I saw it wasnt closing right. On a closer look, it looks like it is not aligned properly. Any ideas on how to fix this? It does close by after a little forcing.

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carlo$ · 06-10-2009, 07:56 PM

take off and reinstall it.

CamrySExxx · 06-10-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by carlo$

take off and reinstall it.

desentrix · 06-10-2009, 08:01 PM

...after you disconnect the tabs on the top, make sure that the bottom hinges are still completely popped into place. If they're not, that would account for why your drawer is not properly aligned.

b0r1cha · 06-10-2009, 08:03 PM

try again son. and if its still unaligned, you probably broke something

DrewsCam · 06-10-2009, 08:12 PM

yea id take it off and realign it but i guess u broke something holding it up correctly

njerald · 06-10-2009, 08:16 PM

You can't get a much easier procedure..............

Sean89 · 06-10-2009, 08:59 PM

Tinkered with it a bit more and I saw that one of the hinges didnt go back in properly. Its fixed now. Would have been crazy if it was broken as I didnt use that much force at all. Thanks!

And GOD DAMN that filter was so dirty at 13.5K miles. So glad I decided to check on it.

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Originally Posted by desentrix

...after you disconnect the tabs on the top, make sure that the bottom hinges are still completely popped into place. If they're not, that would account for why your drawer is not properly aligned.

That was exactly the reason why.

ohhey · 06-10-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean89

Tinkered with it a bit more and I saw that one of the hinges didnt go back in properly. Its fixed now. Would have been crazy if it was broken as I didnt use that much force at all. Thanks!
And GOD DAMN that filter was so dirty at 13.5K miles. So glad I decided to check on it.
That was exactly the reason why.

I get FRAM CF10285 filters from Amazon for about $15 each. I get hay fever bad so I have to keep pollen out of my car. I tend to replace them when I do the oil. I also change the engine one at that time too with a OEM filter.