Glove Box

Bulb 12V / 1.2W

Instrument panel bulb, designed for use in dashboard dials and gauge clusters, providing clear, even illumination for speedometers, tachometers, and other vehicle instruments.

It delivers consistent light output to ensure dashboard markings remain easy to read in low-light and night-time driving conditions. Built for reliability and long service life, this bulb is a direct replacement for original instrument lighting bulbs and installs easily without modification.

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Glove Compartment Restraining Strap, LHD.

The Genuine Porsche Glove Compartment Restraining Strap, Left-Hand Drive (Part Number: 91155217601) is an original equipment interior trim component designed for selected classic Porsche 911 and 930 Turbo models.

Fits:

• Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
• Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
• Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
• Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)  

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Located within the glove compartment assembly, the restraining strap helps control and limit the movement of the glovebox lid when it is opened.

The strap forms part of the glove compartment's supporting hardware, preventing the lid from opening beyond its intended position and reducing unnecessary strain on the hinges and surrounding dashboard components.

Manufactured to Porsche's original equipment specification, this component helps maintain the original operation and appearance of the glove compartment.

The glovebox lid is opened and closed frequently during normal vehicle use. Its restraining mechanism must therefore withstand repeated movement while keeping the lid in the intended open position.

Over time, the original strap may become worn, stretched, frayed, cracked or damaged through age and repeated use.

A defective restraining strap can allow the glove compartment lid to drop further than intended, potentially placing additional stress on the hinges, mounting points or surrounding trim.

A missing or detached strap may also cause the lid to hang unevenly or open abruptly.

Replacing a worn or damaged restraining strap with a Genuine Porsche component helps restore controlled glovebox operation, maintain the intended opening position and preserve the originality of the interior.

Ideal for dashboard repairs, glove compartment refurbishment and classic Porsche restoration, this Genuine Porsche restraining strap provides a factory-specified replacement for compatible left-hand-drive vehicles.

What This Product Does:
The glove compartment restraining strap is a supporting component within the dashboard's glovebox assembly.

Its primary function is to limit how far the glove compartment lid opens and help support it when fully lowered.

When the glovebox is opened, the lid moves downwards on its hinges. The restraining strap prevents it from travelling beyond its designed opening range.

This helps protect the lid and related components from unnecessary mechanical stress.

Its main functions include:

• Limiting glovebox opening movement: Prevents the lid from opening further than its intended position.
• Supporting the open glovebox lid: Helps maintain the correct resting position when the compartment is open.
• Protecting the hinges: Reduces the risk of excessive loading from uncontrolled lid movement.
• Maintaining correct lid positioning: Helps the glovebox open to its factory-designed angle.
• Preventing excessive downward movement: Restrains the lid before it drops too far.
• Protecting surrounding dashboard trim: Reduces the possibility of the lid contacting adjacent interior components.
• Supporting smooth operation: Helps the lid open in a controlled manner.
• Maintaining original glovebox functionality: Preserves the intended movement of the compartment lid.
• Supporting interior restoration: Reinstates the original-style restraining arrangement.
• Maintaining factory fitment: Provides the specified component for compatible left-hand-drive glove compartments.

The restraining strap is separate from the glovebox hinges, lock, latch and lid.

It does not lock the compartment closed. Its purpose is to control the lid's opening movement.

Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
The glove compartment restraining strap is exposed to repeated movement and mechanical loading.

Ageing, wear or damage to the strap or its attachment points may affect its ability to control the glovebox lid.

Common signs of a worn or damaged restraining strap include:

• Glovebox lid opening too far: The lid may drop below its intended opening position.
• Uncontrolled downward movement: The lid may fall abruptly when released.
• Broken or detached strap: The restraining component may no longer connect securely to the glovebox assembly.
• Visible fraying: Deterioration may weaken the strap material.
• Cracked or split material: Age-related damage may affect its strength.
• Excessive stretching: The strap may no longer limit the lid to the correct opening angle.
• Uneven glovebox lid positioning: A damaged restraining arrangement may allow the lid to hang incorrectly.
• Increased strain on the hinges: Excessive downward movement can place unnecessary load on the hinge mechanism.
• Loose mounting hardware: A damaged or insecure attachment may prevent the strap from functioning correctly.
• Damaged fixing points: Repeated loading may affect the connection between the strap and glovebox assembly.
• Interior rattling: A detached component or loose fitting may produce noises during driving.
• Visible deterioration: Discolouration, deformation or general ageing may indicate that the part requires inspection.
• Poor operation following dashboard repairs: Incorrect reassembly may leave the strap detached or improperly positioned.
• Missing restraining component: The glovebox may open without its intended movement limit.

Why Replacement Matters:
Replacing a defective restraining strap helps maintain the correct operation of the glove compartment.

A worn, broken or missing strap may allow the lid to open beyond its intended position, potentially increasing the load on the hinges and associated mounting points.

Continued use without a functioning restraint may cause unnecessary wear or damage to other glovebox components.

Installing a Genuine Porsche replacement restraining strap helps to:

• Restore controlled glovebox opening: Reinstate the intended limit of lid movement.
• Prevent excessive lid travel: Stop the glovebox from dropping further than designed.
• Protect the glovebox hinges: Reduce unnecessary stress caused by unsupported movement.
• Maintain correct lid positioning: Restore the factory-designed opening angle.
• Improve glovebox usability: Help the compartment open and remain supported as intended.
• Replace deteriorated material: Renew a frayed, cracked or stretched strap.
• Prevent further interior damage: Reduce the risk of excessive movement affecting surrounding components.
• Restore secure attachment: Replace damaged or detached restraining hardware.
• Maintain original interior functionality: Preserve Porsche's intended glove compartment arrangement.
• Support dashboard refurbishment: Complete repairs involving the glovebox lid or surrounding trim.
• Preserve classic Porsche originality: Use an original equipment component for interior restoration.
• Maintain Genuine Porsche quality: Fit the specified factory replacement rather than an unsuitable alternative.

Replacement is recommended when the strap is broken, stretched, visibly deteriorated or no longer limits the glovebox lid correctly.

If the mounting points or hinges are also damaged, these should be repaired or replaced as necessary.

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