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GT / GTS Glovebox Removal


Step 1: Remove Horn Cover

Using a flat screwdriver and a soft cloth, insert the screwdriver into the slot on the side of the Piaggio badge and gently push the handle of the screwdriver toward the legshield. Do not twist the screwdriver.
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Unscrew the Philips-head screw that's behind the Piaggio badge.
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With the headset turned to one side, lift the horn cover up and then toward you to remove.
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For a GTS, disconnect the running light.
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Step 2: Remove Glovebox Screws

Start with the two screws under the front horncover.
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Remove the left and right knee panels.
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Remove the corner screws underneath the left and right knee panels.
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Remove the large screw inside the glovebox.
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Remove the screws along the bottom edge of the glovebox. Note that the 2 inner screws are shorter than the 2 outer ones.
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Remove the coolant cap.
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Step 3: Separate the glovebox from the scooter

Start pulling the glovebox away from the legshield at the edges, slowly at first.
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Many things will catch on the glovebox, including the top of the coolant reservoir. Other obstacles will be the ignition cylinder and the lip that usually fits under the headset. Much wiggling and some gentle bending of plastic parts will be necessary.
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Eventually, the glovebox will come free, although there will still be some cables connected to the back.
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It's a good idea to put a soft cloth on the floorboard, because the bottom edge of the glovebox is sharp and will scratch the paint.
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put back screw on botton glove box
Hi Paul here from Australia well done on you post...
I have a small problem with the glove box bottom and may you can help...
When a try to put the screw back the bottom side (the one close to the aluminum trim both sides) they not reach the clip or holding house on the frame. Is that a way to do it or something to replace e.g. clip/screw (or use a long / tick screw? (If I have to replace parts do you know the code or size?)

Also the holding for the screw under the front horn cover (one right side) lost his grip. SO WHEN I try to tide down remain loose.

To finish off I lost one of the metal clips that holding down the cover of the battery (do you know the size?)
If you can help will be appreciated!

Anyway all this happen because I decide to put a part the vaspa so I can put some paint protection on without damage all plastic parts on it...
Hope here from you soon.


Paul
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Many thanks for your post. I helped me with the pics doing the job!
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2014 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, 2014 Vespa 150 Primavera (sold) 2003 Vespa GT200 (sold)
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YouTube version from MV member Dougsfield
dougsfield wrote:
This is a YouTube video I made on how to fix your Glove Box if you find the door starts sticking. This happened to me and I just stopped using the glove box until a friend of mine told me how to fix it. The problem is a loose screw on the hinges. Unfortunately, you have to remove the entire back panel to get to the screws. If you've never done that before, it is quite a little project. This video will show you how to do that. I'm not sure the proper way to post this on Modern Vespa (new member) so I'm just pasting the link to my YouTube video that I made here. This is my first attempt at a "How to" video on Vespa repairs. I would appreciate any comments or constructive criticism. Thanks.

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cheers for this jess/dougsfield - i need to take the glovebox off the GT for the first time this weekend to replace a switch. if it's anything like the glovebox on the ET4, the biggest challenge will be getting it back on.
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2003 ET4, 2005 LX 150, 1964 GS 160
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Thank you
What I was looking for...
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Thank just helped me to change the voltage regulator.
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GTS cutdown?
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Yep, started with crackling noise under the vespa (GTS 250) at low speed and engine light turning on...
Checked voltage at 3000 rpm and it was about 17 V, consequence the battery started boiling...
So yesterday I finally got to change the voltage regulator.
Hope that it was the first and last time, didn't know that I had to take the footrest apart too...
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Ive also have a bad regulator. I'm in the middle of replacing it and have run into a snag. Got the glove box loose. In order to completely remove it, It looks like I need to take the wiring harness off the fuse box. Is this right?
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I have never taken the harness off. But I guess you could of you wanted to, and then take off the seat release cable...
I normally just take the seat release button off and then I am able to move the glovebox out of the way enough to do anything I need to behind it. Put a towel down and stand it on the towel to prevent scratches...
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Sticking glovebox
Very well done video! Thanks for the info. Now I hope I wont have to deal with that problem for a very long time!!
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