Center console lid

[1994xlt]

Hi all, my rangers center console on my 94 doesent always like to stay closed sometime I have to push the button back while holding the cover down to get it too lock, what lubricant should I put on the latch to make it open and close smoother? I don’t want to mess up the plastic

 

[SenorNoob]

I'd probably just hit it with a little PB Blaster just because I always have that in the truck. It does a have strong smell to be using inside the cab though.

The best thing to do would probable be disassemble the latch and clean everything then a light spray of Teflon-based lube on all sliding surfaces before reassembly. It dries and doesn't leave a sticky residue or have a very strong smell. Commonly sold as bicycle chain lube or "Dry Lube".