2019-2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sunglasses holder latch

*Updated on 6/24/25 - Added specific versions for FDM and SLS.

I went into my car the other day and noticed that my sunglasses compartment was down and wouldn't close back up. It wasn't hot out, and I rarely have sunglasses in it, but one of the latches somehow broke.

I was going to purchase a new one online but found out that you need to buy the entire frame and can't easily purchase a latch (which seems to break out of seemingly nowhere according to Reddit…. and my own experience 

The file I remixed this from was too big and needed some tweaks to fit and work correctly. This is a big cost (and time!) saver considering you would need to purchase an entire $30+ frame just to replace this small part.

Print settings:

I’d recommend using the smallest layer height that you can reliably use with the smallest nozzle, organic supports, and 100% infill. Using ABS, ASA, or PC is a must, or resin print it with an ABS like tough resin or better.

Personally, I used Prusament PCCF with a .25 nozzle, .05 layer height, 4 perimeters, organic supports, and 100% infill. Print took less than an hour.

Replacement instructions:

First off, There's a spring! It’s small and doesn't have a lot of compression, but can still fly off pretty easily 

-Take out the button by "squeezing" the two hooks that keep it attached on the latch side, and push it out. I used a plastic pry tool from an iFixit kit. Tip: Press the button a few times and you can see which ones hold it in

-Remove the broken latch. The spring will likely come with it

-Place the spring back in. On mine, the grease already in place enough to hold it on. (I wouldn’t worry too much about putting grease on the new latch)

-Wiggle the new replacement latch into place. Once in, test it to make sure that it fits  correctly and moves back and forth without any issues

-Place the button back in. Check it's orientation and make sure the pegs go into the correct slots

-Test that the compartment opens and shuts like normal and enjoy!

Resized, added spring holding bump, stiffened hooks, removed unneeded geometry