Lock Cylinder-Glove Box: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Lock-Glove Box Remove 1

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Remove the glove box latch (1) from the glove box door and place it on a workbench (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/LATCH-GLOVE BOX - REMOVAL) .
Insert the ignition key (2) into the glove box lock cylinder (3) and rotate the ignition key 90 degrees clockwise.

Fig 2: Lock-Glove Box Remove 2
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Using a small pointed tool, press in on the lock pin (1) showing through the opening in the glove box latch housing (2) and rotate the ignition key (3) an additional 45 degrees clockwise.

Fig 3: Lock-Glove Box Remove 3
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Pull the ignition key (1) and the glove box lock cylinder (2) out of the glove box latch (3) as an assembly.

Fig 4: Tumblers-Glove Box Lock R and I
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NOTE: For reinstallation purposes, when removing the tumblers from the glove box lock, be sure to make note of the location of each tumbler within the lock cylinder.
If required, remove the tumblers (1) and the springs (2) from the glove box lock cylinder (3). Note the location of each tumbler within the lock.