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Old 25-04-2015, 08:40 PM   #1
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Default LR Focus Mystery Part

Hi all,

I was pulling my heater blower out this morning as it got drenched and destroyed in the Sydney weather and discovered a mystery part.

When I pulled the fabric panel away from under the glove box this part fell out with it, I have no idea what it is or where it's come from and was hoping someone here may have an idea.









I can't even think of a way to describe it to search for a solution.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Thanks
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Old 25-04-2015, 11:19 PM   #2
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Hey mate,
That is the glove box damper, stops the glove box slamming open if not supported. Looks as though yours has been snapped off...

The damper in my mazda 3 got snapped off and I found it sitting up behind the glovebox. When I was changing cabin filters.

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Old 26-04-2015, 11:07 AM   #3
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Nice find! Glovebox Damper is just another feature that is handy. If you've got it loaded with stuff and sick & tired of the lid slamming down on your knees every time you open it, just adjust it and it opens in a nice fluid movement.
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Old 26-04-2015, 12:53 PM   #4
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Thanks guys! There's nothing that looks broken on this part so hopefully it will just go back on. Cheers
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Old 26-04-2015, 01:40 PM   #5
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I just went and checked things out and it looks like it just fell off without breaking anything. The keyhole cutout on the glovebox looks a little worn but it should go back together without any issues.
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