Glovebox latch - loose and rattling - how to secure it?

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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Glovebox latch - loose and rattling - how to secure it?

How do I access the glovebox latch (the metal latch secured to the dashboard)?
It just started rattling, I noticed that it is quite loose and just tapping on it causes it to rattle.

I tried searching, seems there were some pictures but are now gone.
Hope it's an easy fix?
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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look at the threads for replacing the cabin filter. You remove the trim that covers the latch and you should be able to secure it.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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F-043: DIY: Rattle Fix - Glove Compartment
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83788
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/2001-tails-86178/
https://acurazine.com/forums/acurazine-clubs-meets-15/internation-auto-salon-4-26-2003-los-angeles-conv-center-101293/
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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These are related to glovebox rattle not the latch that is attached to the dashboard

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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by csmeance
look at the threads for replacing the cabin filter. You remove the trim that covers the latch and you should be able to secure it.
Thanks these threads are helpful
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by csmeance
look at the threads for replacing the cabin filter. You remove the trim that covers the latch and you should be able to secure it.
I had the same rattle. Its the bolt all the way in the back above where the cabin filter goes. Once you get all the trim out of the way you'll see it, just keep banging on the dash to make it rattle
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Thanks guys, I just fixed it. Too bad I didn't have the cabin filter handy, would replace it - since I was already there. Overall this was a quick fix for a nasty rattle. Thanks again to all.
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Old Mar 3, 2015 | 03:00 PM
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I isolated my glovebox rattle on my 05 to the latch. I tried quite a few things to fix. What ended up fixing it was putting black duck tape around the latch mount to make the latch fit tighter.
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