Lower glove box not easily opening

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  1. BoydII

    BoydII Junior Member

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    Good afternoon all,

    when I bought this Prius, the bottom glove box didn’t seem to want to open unless you pushed it to the left. Once I get it open, there seems to be nothing wrong or anything in the way. I have replaced that filter on more than one occasion so I’ve had to look back there.

    I can’t seem to figure out why it doesn’t seem to want to easily open and close.

    on the left side where the button is, the door is proud about 3/8 of an inch or so and is not flush with the button. It moves if I push it back and forth.

    any pointers?
     
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    There is a "shock" on the right side, as you look at it, perhaps it is stuck?
    There are two positions for it fit on.
     
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    It seems to overlay. It’s a little wobbly and in the first slot. Seems to lean more to the right.

    right side is flush and left side is a bit proud.
     
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    Proud?
    Make sure the door is attached correctly where the two slots are at the pivot point
    on the bottom of the door
     
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