At the Contico web site they state that you can get keys and parts for their aluminum or metal tool boxes at Tradesman Truck Accessories - 1-866-789-5300.
If you are looking for a latch for one of their plastic tool boxes, call 1-800-831-7077.
2000 Protege did not have a key-lock glove box. Pull the glove box release handle all the way open, then keep pulling it till it snaps off. Behind where the handle pivot point was is an opening to the inside of the latch mechanism. Stick a thin tool in the rectangular opening and push the latch bolt down to release the glove box. Once open, remove the 3 screws that attach the latch to the glove box, and head to your nearest junk-yard for a replacement latch.
Contact the company by phone or e-mail. I'm sure they will help you. See the link below.
The 1979 Chevy Silverado glove box latch is held in place with two retaining screws. Remove the retaining screws and the glove box latch will come off.
in the glove box
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Tool Box was created on 1995-11-21.
Because you, your husband or son forgot to pick it up and return it to it's tool box or shed.
The duration of Pick a Box is 1500.0 seconds.
The pick up box on a 2001 Chevy pick up is not the same as the pick up box on a 2007 Chevy pick up. These are different year models.
If the plastic part is broken, it can not be repaired. New latch is about $ 50.00.
There are 2 screws on the inside that get removed and pull the latch down.
the button ,for the latch is in glove box on left hand side