Glove box will not open

[WILLIETOPZ]

I am rebuilding a 1989 535I, the a friend locked the glove box and we can't get it back open. Can anyone HELP us, thank you!

[justinp95]

You could always pull on the handle till it breaks and then get a new one. I did that on accident.

[shogun]

Here is a detailed drawing, maybe that helps
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=HD13&mospid=47408&btnr=51_1056&hg=51&fg=30&hl=1