Removing Glove Compartment Lock

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Glove Compartment Lock

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Remove trim strip for dashboard on passenger's side. → Removing trim strips for dashboard on the driver's side
Remove cover under dashboard on the passenger's side. → Removing cover under dashboard
Remove glove compartment → Remove The Glove Compartment
Remove glove compartment lock.
1. 4.1. Unscrew and remove fastening screw -1- .
2. 4.2. First swivel lock -2- to the right -Arrow A- and then to the front (-Arrow B- ).
  
  Fig 2: Removing Glove Compartment Lock Fastening Screw
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3. 4.3. Remove lock -2- with actuating cable -3- and lock bolt -11- rearward through the dashboard mounting (-Arrow C- ).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Lock With Actuating Cable
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Remove actuating cable from lock. → Removing Lock, Release And Lock Cylinder For Glove Compartment