I'm trying to replace the wood strip on my '79 300D's glove box. I have an old box door with a good strip on it, but I can not see how to get the locking mechanism off that sits on top of the wood strip. At least I can practice on the old box and if someone can tell me how to do it, I won't ruin my good glovebox!
Thanks,
Joe

The inner part of the glove box must removed before removing the lock. There are several phillips screws that hold the inner(black plastic) on.

Give me a LITTLE credit, Doc! I did remove the black plastic piece and found behind it, under a foam coating, the locking mechanism. It appears to be a one piece mold. Unless there is another piece I need to remove? I would think the lock assembly would be something that should be removable in case one needs to replace it, (or replace the wood strip)!
I hope this clarifies my question a little better.
Thanks again...
Joe

Sorry bout that, but there are many levels of ability & I don't know everybodys.
The lock is forced thru the opening & locks itself into place, so to remove it requires some "prying" force to get it out. The wood is held in by the lock & the "twisted" pins that are part of the backing.