Removal Procedure

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

Remove the instrument panel (IP) compartment latch. Refer to LATCH REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) COMPARTMENT .
Position the IP compartment latch fork bolt in the UP position.
Insert the key into the IP compartment lock cylinder.
Use the key in order to rotate the IP compartment lock cylinder clockwise to the 3 o'clock position.
With the key in position, apply a light load and depress the retainer tumbler through the poke hole at the right side of the IP compartment latch.

Fig 1: Inserting Key Into Instrument Panel Compartment Lock Cylinder
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Rotate the key until the IP compartment lock cylinder rotates to about the 5 o'clock position.
This will line up the notch at the rear of the IP compartment lock cylinder with the tab in the IP compartment latch housing.

Fig 2: Rotating Key
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Remove the IP compartment lock cylinder from the IP compartment latch by pulling on the key.

Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Compartment Lock Cylinder From Instrument Panel Compartment Latch
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