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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: I/P Compartment Door Latch & Components
    GM601569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open the instrument panel (IP) compartment door.
  2. Remove the screws from the inner door panel to the IP compartment.
  3. Separate the inner and the outer door panels. Position the inner door panel to the closed position and the outer door panel to the open position.
  4. Remove the retainer clip from the door handle latch mechanism by sliding out.
  5. Remove the door handle latch mechanism from the outer door panel.
  6. Insert the key into the IP compartment door lock cylinder.
    7. Fig 2: Depressing Tool Into Lock Cylinder Slot
    GM756932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Insert a small diameter tool into the slot on the side of the door handle cylinder housing.
  8. Depress the tool into the lock cylinder slot and turn the key 1/4-turn clockwise.
    9. IMPORTANT: Note the position of the lock cylinder on removal for installation.
  9. Pull the lock cylinder from the door handle cylinder housing.
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