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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 11:58 AM
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Doing some spring cleanup/fix up, trying to remove glove box lock. Found two slots on the shaft inside, but can get no movement of the casing to remove the lock for cleaning. Anyone know the trick to remove??

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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 01:11 PM
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I have not had the need to try it:

http://www.chevelles.com/techref/glovebox.pdf

Please post back if you use this method. Follow up would be helpful to others who need to remove the lock.
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Old Jan 27, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by karol
I have not had the need to try it:

http://www.chevelles.com/techref/glovebox.pdf

Please post back if you use this method. Follow up would be helpful to others who need to remove the lock.
Used a bent paper clip and got it open in about 10 minutes. Needs a bit of patience.
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