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Glove Box Lock Cylinder Replacement

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the glove box.
  1. Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  2. Lift the glove box handle (A), and use a hook-shaped tool to pull one end of the retainer (B) out of its slot.
    NOTE: Do not remove the retainer entirely. Leave one end of the retainer in its original position when removing the lock cylinder.
    Fig 1: Lifting Glove Box Handle
    G08053370Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the glove box lock cylinder (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Glove Box Lock Cylinder
    G08053371Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Reinstall the end of the retainer (A) in its slot, then reinstall the lock cylinder (B). Push the cylinder into place securely until the retainer snaps into place.
    Fig 3: Installing Glove Box Lock Cylinder
    G08053372Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.