Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment door.
Remove the I/P compartment handle screws. Refer to Handle Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment (Aztek) .
Remove the I/P compartment handle from the I/P compartment.

Fig 1: View Of I/P Compartment Door Lock Cylinder With Key

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Insert the key into the I/P compartment door lock cylinder.
Insert a small diameter tool into the slot on the upper side of the door handle cylinder housing. Depress and hold the lock cylinder retainer.
While the lock cylinder retainer is still depressed, turn the key clockwise to the 3 o'clock position.

Fig 2: Identifying I/P Compartment Door Lock Cylinder

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Pull to remove the lock cylinder.