Glove Box Lock Cylinder

GLOVE BOX LOCK CYLINDER

DISASSEMBLY
Some of the components of the glove box used in this vehicle are serviced individually. The serviced components include the glove box latch and handle unit, and the glove box lock cylinder. Following are the procedures for disassembling these components from the glove box.


WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove the glove box latch and handle unit from the glove box. Glove Box Latch and Handle Assembly and Disassembly
2. Insert the key into the glove box lock cylinder.

Fig.10 Glove Box Lock Cylinder Remove/Install:

3. Insert a small screwdriver into the retaining tumbler release slot and depress the retaining tumbler.
4. Using a gentle twisting and pulling action with the key, pull the lock cylinder out of the glove box latch and handle unit.

ASSEMBLY

Fig.9 Glove Box Components:

Some of the components of the glove box used in this vehicle are serviced individually. The serviced components include the glove box latch and handle unit, and the glove box lock cylinder. Following are the procedures for assembling these components onto the glove box.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Insert the key into the glove box lock cylinder.
2. Using a gentle twisting and pushing action on the key, push the lock cylinder into the glove box latch and handle unit.
3. Reinstall the glove box latch and handle onto the glove box. Glove Box Latch and Handle Assembly and Disassembly