Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Instrumental Panel (I/P) Compartment Door

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Remove the I/P compartment door cover.
Insert the key into the I/P compartment lock cylinder and rotate the cylinder clockwise 90 degrees. The cylinder will stop and the retainer tumbler will be visible.

Fig 2: Depressing Retainer Tumbler With Thin Bladed Screwdriver

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Depress the retainer tumbler with a thin flat-bladed tool.

Fig 3: Lock Cylinder

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Rotate the lock cylinder an additional 90 degrees and remove the lock cylinder.