Glove Compartment Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Instrument Panel Compartment Door Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the glove compartment door cover. .
2. Insert the key into the glove compartment lock cylinder and rotate the cylinder clockwise 90 degrees. The cylinder will stop and the retainer tumbler, first tumbler, will be visible.
3. Depress the retainer tumbler with a thin bladed screwdriver.




4. Rotate the lock cylinder an additional 90 degrees and remove the lock cylinder.



Installation Procedure





1. Insert the key into the lock cylinder.
2. Place the key and the lock cylinder into the glovebox door handle.
3. Rotate the lock cylinder counterclockwise 180 degrees to engage the retainer tumbler.
4. Install the glovebox door cover.