Glove Compartment Handle Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Remove the glove compartment handle. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Drive out the axle -1- from the locating bore with a punch in the -direction of the arrow-.
-- Remove the cover -2-.
CAUTION:
Risk of destroying the lock cylinder.
- The lock cylinder may only be removed and installed with the key properly inserted to prevent the tumblers and pressure springs from falling out.
-- Insert the key -5- into the lock cylinder.
-- Carefully release the catches -1 through 3- one after the other using a small screwdriver and remove the lock cylinder -4- at the same time -arrow-.