51 16 340 Removing and installing/replacing glovebox lockpin

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Unfasten screws (1) and remove upper (2) and lower sections of lock.

Fig 1: Removing Upper And Lower Sections Of Lock

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Insert vehicle key in lock cylinder (2).

Break open locks (1) if necessary and pull out lock cylinder (2) with vehicle key.

Fig 2: Removing Lock Cylinder

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