Glove Compartment Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

GLOVE BOX LOCK CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY









DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

[[A]] TUMBLER DISASSEMBLY





Withdraw the tumblers by using the long-nose pliers.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

]]A[[ TUMBLER ASSEMBLY





[How to select the tumbler when the tumbler layout information can be obtained by the key code]
1. From the key code select the proper tumbler combinations required to make a functional lock, reference key biting and tumbler placement chart (refer to table 1).

2. Insert a spring in each of the spring pockets.

3. Glove lock uses notch depths 5 though 8. Insert the required numbered tumblers (starting with the number 5 notch) based on the key code in each of the tumbler wards.

4. Depress the tumblers until till you feel a snap. The tumblers should be secure and above the diameter of the cylinder body.

5. Insert key in lock to check if the lock has been coded correctly. The tumblers should drop and be in line the diameter of the cylinder plug. If any of the tumblers are above the diameter of the cylinder plug remove that tumbler and insert the correct tumbler number and verify.

6. Follow the installation process to the latch.

Table 1: Key cord to tumbler placement







NOTE:
The mark X in the table indicates the stamped number (from 1 to 4) on the tumbler.













[How to select the tumbler when the tumbler layout information cannot be obtained by the key code]
7. The repair kit contains 20 tumblers (five tumblers for each No. 1 to 4.)

8. Insert the tumbler spring into the cylinder plug spring pocket.

9. Set the tumbler No. 1 onto the cylinder plug tumbler chamber, and insert the key.
Then, check that the tumbler is not protruding from the cylinder plug.

10. When the tumbler is not protruding, the correct tumbler is selected. Otherwise, the wrong tumbler is selected.If the wrong tumbler has been selected, remove the tumbler No. 1, and set the tumbler in the order from No. 2 to 4. Then, check the key insertion state and select the tumbler which does not protrude from the cylinder plug.

11. Repeat the steps previously mentioned, and set the correct tumbler into all tumbler chambers. Insert the key at last, and check that all the tumblers are clearly arranged, not protruding from the cylinder plug.