Mini F57 Cabrio Glovebox Glove Box Latch Lockable Lock 9339374

Mini F57 Cabrio Glovebox Glove Box Latch Lockable Lock is an original component from the Storage compartments, doors and locks group, designed for installation in the front interior area. It ensures secure closing of the glovebox lid, improving the daily functionality of the cockpit and maintaining a consistent, factory-finish character.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9339374
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9339374
• Substitutable numbers: 51169339374, 9339374, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Glove Boxes, Doors & Latches

Purpose and function of the Mini F57 Cabrio Glovebox Glove Box Latch Lockable Lock

The presented glovebox latch is designed specifically for the Mini F57 Cabrio version, with placement in the front part of the vehicle. It is responsible for securely locking the lid, preventing accidental opening while driving, and allowing for convenient use of the glovebox in everyday operating conditions.

As an original Mini part, the latch maintains the correct mounting geometry and mechanism operating characteristics, which facilitates installation in place of the factory component and allows for restoring proper glovebox operation after damage or wear of the previous latch.

Construction and technical features

The Mini F57 Cabrio Glovebox Glove Box Latch Lockable Lock uses a mechanical locking system adapted for operation in the front interior zone of the vehicle. The design is matched to the factory glovebox lid, which ensures that it:

• provides stable holding of the lid in the closed position,
• enables smooth opening and closing in one motion,
• maintains proper fitment with the dashboard panel.

This solution allows for maintaining the visual and functional consistency of the cockpit without the need for modifying mounting holes or additional component adjustment.

Condition, fitment and service application

The item comes from disassembly and is offered as a used glovebox latch, which is a cost-effective solution for maintenance repairs and restoring interior functionality in Mini F57 Cabrio cars. Thanks to the preservation of the original design, the latch works well as a replacement for a factory component that has suffered mechanical damage or wear.

The product is particularly useful in situations where there are problems with closing the lid, looseness in the mechanism, or the inability to lock the glovebox. Replacing it with an original part allows for restoring proper operation without interfering with other parts of the dashboard.

Benefits of using an original glovebox latch

Using an original Mini F57 Cabrio Glovebox Glove Box Latch Lockable Lock provides a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fitment – compatibility with the dashboard and glovebox lid design, with no need for modifications.
• Consistent mechanism operation – predictable locking performance, in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• Interior aesthetics – maintaining the original look of the glovebox area, with no visible differences compared to other elements.

This solution is recommended both for standard repairs and for restoring the interior in vehicles used intensively or after minor cockpit collisions.

Service work expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the glovebox area and the front part of the cockpit in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as lids, guides, or additional locking mechanisms, check the available parts in the Mini Storage compartments, doors and locks category.

To better understand the structural differences between classic and modern models of this brand and the importance of original interior components, it is worth reading the article Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character, which helps in consciously selecting equipment elements for specific vehicle generations.