Uploaded September 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Link to purchase product: x8r.co.uk/audi-a4-s4-rs4-b6-b7-8e-seat-exeo-st-3r5-glove-box-lid-hinge-repair-kit.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=analytics
The Problem
The hinges on the glove box lid are prone to snapping; rendering the glove box unusable. This is a very common fault.
The glove box lid on the models listed have a damper fitted to allow the lid to drop gently. Unless periodically lubricated the damper will become stiff and put excess pressure on the glove box hinge when opening the lid. This eventually causes the weak glove box lid hinges to break, this is an extremely common fault.
The hinges on the lid are very weak so even with a smooth damper it is possible to break the hinges. The only solution the vehicle manufacturer’s offer is a new glove box unit which is extremely expensive, unfortunately these are also fitted with the same hinges that will just fail again.
Symptoms of the fault
Symptoms are very obvious; a snapped or broken glove box hinge. Sometimes just one is snapped however it is worthwhile fitting our brackets to both hinges to prevent the second hinge from snapping.
Vehicles affected and compatibility
- Audi A4
B6 (2001-2005)
- Audi A4
B7 (2006-2008)
- Audi RS4
B7 (2006-2008)
- Seat Exeo/ST
3R5 (2009-2014)
S4 B6 2003–Dec 2004
S4 B7 2004–Jun 2008
Associated part numbers:
8E2857131, 8E2857035, 8E0880802, 8E2880324.
Our solution
Fit our unique design brackets and re-secure the hinges to your glove box lid, restoring use of your glove box.
Fit our brackets to securely reattach the hinges to the glovebox lid, restoring the use of the glove box with no need to replace the glove box at vast expense. A replacement glove box from the vehicle manufacturer would just fail again due to the poor quality hinges.
Install is very simple and full pictorial and video instructions are shown on this listing.
Our high grade steel brackets are extremely strong and are reinforced at 3 points to ensure rigidity. Black coated in order to blend in with glovebox lid to retain an authentic look. Our brackets unlike others are manufactured to fit the contours of the glove box hinge to provide a secure fit. The section of our bracket which fits the glove box lid is also curved to fit the contours of the lid unlike others. Countersinks are also present on our brackets to enable the retaining screws to sit flush on the bracket. Each bracket fastens at 4 points for extra security.
Fit our brackets to restore full function to your glove box lid permanently. Our kit also includes 2x hinge pins replacing the originals which can sometimes be damaged. The ideal solution to a very common fault.
Our kit
2 x Black Shaped Brackets
8 x Black screws
2x Hinge pins
Link to purchase product: x8r.co.uk/audi-a4-s4-rs4-b6-b7-8e-seat-exeo-st-3r5-glove-box-lid-hinge-repair-kit.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=analytics
The Problem
The hinges on the glove box lid are prone to snapping; rendering the glove box unusable. This is a very common fault.
The glove box lid on the models listed have a damper fitted to allow the lid to drop gently. Unless periodically lubricated the damper will become stiff and put excess pressure on the glove box hinge when opening the lid. This eventually causes the weak glove box lid hinges to break, this is an extremely common fault.
The hinges on the lid are very weak so even with a smooth damper it is possible to break the hinges. The only solution the vehicle manufacturer’s offer is a new glove box unit which is extremely expensive, unfortunately these are also fitted with the same hinges that will just fail again.
Symptoms of the fault
Symptoms are very obvious; a snapped or broken glove box hinge. Sometimes just one is snapped however it is worthwhile fitting our brackets to both hinges to prevent the second hinge from snapping.
Vehicles affected and compatibility
- Audi A4
B6 (2001-2005)
- Audi A4
B7 (2006-2008)
- Audi RS4
B7 (2006-2008)
- Seat Exeo/ST
3R5 (2009-2014)
S4 B6 2003–Dec 2004
S4 B7 2004–Jun 2008
Associated part numbers:
8E2857131, 8E2857035, 8E0880802, 8E2880324.
Our solution
Fit our unique design brackets and re-secure the hinges to your glove box lid, restoring use of your glove box.
Fit our brackets to securely reattach the hinges to the glovebox lid, restoring the use of the glove box with no need to replace the glove box at vast expense. A replacement glove box from the vehicle manufacturer would just fail again due to the poor quality hinges.
Install is very simple and full pictorial and video instructions are shown on this listing.
Our high grade steel brackets are extremely strong and are reinforced at 3 points to ensure rigidity. Black coated in order to blend in with glovebox lid to retain an authentic look. Our brackets unlike others are manufactured to fit the contours of the glove box hinge to provide a secure fit. The section of our bracket which fits the glove box lid is also curved to fit the contours of the lid unlike others. Countersinks are also present on our brackets to enable the retaining screws to sit flush on the bracket. Each bracket fastens at 4 points for extra security.
Fit our brackets to restore full function to your glove box lid permanently. Our kit also includes 2x hinge pins replacing the originals which can sometimes be damaged. The ideal solution to a very common fault.
Our kit
2 x Black Shaped Brackets
8 x Black screws
2x Hinge pins
