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 pin punch in the direction of the -arrow-.

-- Remove the glove compartment handle -2- with the lock cylinder.

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CAUTION:

Improper handling increases the risk of destroying the lock cylinder.

The retainers and pressure springs could fall out.

- Remove and install the lock cylinder only with the key inserted correctly.

-- Insert the key -5- into the lock cylinder.

-- Carefully release the catches -1 through 4- one after the other using a small screwdriver and remove the lock cylinder -6- at the same time -arrow-.