Removing glove compartment lock

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Information

The number of fastening screws, fixing clips, plug connections, holders and trim panels can vary depending on equipment .
The illustrations for removing and installing the drive mechanism are shown only on one equipment variant and may differ from the actual equipment variant .
Some steps must be carried out automatically .
Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle .

Move passenger seat to the rearmost position.
Remove key bit -1- from the ignition key and insert it into the lock cylinder -2- .
Press and hold the release handle -3- .
Pull out safety clip -4- .
Remove lock cylinder -2- by pulling it forward.
1. 5.1. Push the lock cylinder -2- forward from the back using a screwdriver and remove it.