Faulty glove compartment lock (8E5)

Hello fellow enthusiasts,

A close acquaintance is having a small problem with the glove compartment in his Audi A4 Avant (year 2002, model 8E5).
He can pull on the handle, but it goes 'empty,' meaning the unlocking mechanism is defective inside.

Now the question:

How do you access the lock when the glove compartment lid is closed, without causing significant damage ?

Is there a specific trick (like picking the lock or drilling it)? Unfortunately, there is nothing to be found in NIWASLE.

I'm looking forward to your answers .

Best regards, K. Oldewurtel.

Hello.

Possibly go to a locksmith or ask the ADAC.
Good luck.
Olli.

Sure, I'll try my best. Please provide the text you would like me to translate from German to English.

http://www.a4-freunde.com/faqs/modell-b6/8e/8h/handschuhfach-lasst-sich-nicht-mehr-offnen.html

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

It worked out.

Best regards,
Cash registers.