Glove Box Lock Cylinder Replacement

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NOTE: Take care not to scratch the glove box.

Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Lift the glove box handle (A), and use a hook-shaped tool to pull one end of the retainer (B) out of its slot.
NOTE: Do not remove the retainer entirely. Leave one end of the retainer in its original position when removing the lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Lifting Glove Box Handle
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Remove the glove box lock cylinder (A).

Fig 2: Removing Glove Box Lock Cylinder
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Reinstall the end of the retainer (A) in its slot, then reinstall the lock cylinder (B). Push the cylinder into place securely until the retainer snaps into place.

Fig 3: Installing Glove Box Lock Cylinder
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