I need help- does anybody know how to remove the lock from a glove box handle??

 

take the door off and I believe it will unscrew from the inside..

 

me too!! Havent changed mine after I put in the mod red interior..

So here is a

 

I got the handle out but, i cant figure out how to remove the lock cylinder itself

 

I'll make the same offer I did last week: email me at edbon@adelphia.net and I'll send you the procedure. In the meantime, here it is sans pics.

Lock Cylinder Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P Compartment Door)

Removal Procedure

-Open the I/P passenger compartment door.

-Remove the screws retaining the passenger compartment door handle.

-Remove the door handle.

-Insert the key into the door handle lock cylinder.

-Turn the key 1/4 turn clockwise (LOCK position).

-Release the lock cylinder retainer. Insert a small diameter tool into the slot on the RH side of the door handle and depress and hold the lock cylinder retainer.

-Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn clockwise.

-Pull to remove the lock cylinder.


Installation Procedure

-Insert the key into the lock cylinder.

-Insert the lock cylinder into the passenger compartment door handle. Align the lock cylinder in the same position used for removal, then push to seat fully.

-Turn the key 1/4 turn counterclockwise to secure the lock cylinder retainer.

-Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove.

-Inspect the operation of the lock cylinder. The lock cylinder should only allow a 1/4 turn and should be securely retained in the door handle.

-Install the door handle to the passenger compartment.

-Install the passenger compartment door handle retaining screws.

-Close the passenger compartment door.

 

Patches, you're a freaggin' genius. thank-you sooooo much. sorry, but i didnt catch your reply last week.thanks again.

 

I'd be more interested in how in the hell Ed knows the answers to all things C5.

 

Some guys just have a gift for knowledge and the ability to use it.