Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 Glove Box Switch Button CPLA-14K147-AD

Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 Glove Box Switch Button is a precision control component designed for operating the glove box opening in the front console. Its original Land Rover origin ensures a perfect fit, a consistent look with the factory interior finish, and proper compatibility with the existing electrical system. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore full glove box functionality without interfering with the dashboard structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: CPLA-14K147-AD
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: CPLA-14K147-AD
• Substitutable numbers: CPLA-14K147-AD, CPLA14K147AD
• Part type: Push Button
• Category: Switches & Controls

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The glove box button in the Range Rover Sport L494 is responsible for controlling the passenger glove box opening and closing mechanism. As a component from the Switches, control elements and ignition locks group, it works with the vehicle's electrical system, allowing convenient access to the glove box space without excessive force and without the risk of damaging the lock. Using an original solution allows for maintaining the ergonomics intended by the manufacturer and consistent operation with other buttons in the cockpit.

Benefits of using the original glove box button

Using a factory button in the Range Rover Sport L494 avoids problems typical of non-original replacements, such as inaccurate fitment, differences in plastic shade, or unreliable mechanism operation. The original component:

• maintains a uniform look of the center console and dashboard,
• ensures the correct operating characteristics of the pressure mechanism,
• reduces the risk of looseness, rattles, and unwanted noises during use,
• is prepared for integration with the vehicle's factory electrical harness.

As a result, replacing a worn or damaged button with an original component allows for a controlled restoration of glove box operating comfort and interior aesthetics.

Installation and fitment in the Range Rover Sport L494

The glove box button designed for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 is engineered for the specific geometry of this model's dashboard. Proper tab guidance and housing shape matching allow for installation in place of the factory element without the need for modifications. In practice, this means:

• retaining factory mounting points,
• proper seating in the glove box panel,
• consistent visual finish with other control elements.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for interior repairs, where both functionality and maintaining the original character of the cabin are important.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered glove box button is a used component, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and has been verified for further serviceability. For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. Choosing such a solution allows for cost savings while maintaining compatibility with factory equipment.

Related Land Rover control elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Land Rover and need other elements from the same group, such as function buttons, control knobs, or ignition modules, check out the available parts in the Land Rover Switches, control elements and ignition locks category.

Safe selection of used control elements

When choosing used control components in modern vehicles, it is worth paying attention to compatibility with the specific version's equipment and the history of the element. It may be helpful to use practical tips on verifying the condition and fitment of parts. A detailed discussion of the principles for the safe selection of used components can be found in the article Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.

Additional information on selecting used parts

Although the glove box button is not a component of the braking system, the principles of careful purchase of used components – such as verifying origin, assessing visual and functional condition, or comparing with the currently installed part – remain similar. A practical approach to purchasing used components, including checking compatibility with vehicle equipment, is described in more detail in the guide Second-hand braking system: how to safely select discs, calipers, and ABS?, the tips of which can also be used when evaluating other equipment elements.