When replacing the glove box lid
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- The closure of the glove box lid and the lock cylinder cannot be removed without destroying them and must always be replaced.
Assembling the lock cylinder
NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details. - Sort the enclosed guard controls (1) as per the graphic.
X = number embossed on the guard control (1)
Y = installation position in the lock cylinder
NOTE: The description is provided only at one component. The procedure is the same for all other components. - Insert the spring (1) into the lock cylinder (2).
- Insert and engage the guard control (1) with the lowest embossed number X
into position Y
of the lock cylinder (2).
The guard control engages audibly.
Check
- Insert the ignition key (1) into the lock cylinder (3).
- Check whether the guard control (2) is flush with the housing.
Result
» The guard control (2) is not flush with the housing (B).
Measure
- Press out the guard control (2) from the lock cylinder (3) using a suitable tool.
Measure
- Repeat the operations using the guard control with the next higher number X , until the guard control is flush with the housing (A).
- Insert the lock cylinder (1) with the ignition key in the glove box lock (2) and press to engage.
- Carefully insert the glove box lock (1) in the glove box lid (2) and lock.