Glovebox latch and lock - removal/install?
09-16-2006, 04:24 PM
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Glovebox latch and lock - removal/install?
Howdy all. I have to replace the glovebox latch assembly on my '99 C5. I have a new assembly ready to go and have removed the old one - piece of cake, 2 screws. I'm stuck at how to get the lock cylinder out of the assembly. There's no obvious way; so far I've been trying to push it through (from what would be inside of glove box to outside) but no joy, though I have not yet really applied major force. I'm at the stage where I might just Dremel-cut down the plastic surrounding the lock to free it up but was hoping somebody has done this before and can share.
I didn't find that it was addressed in the service manuals. TIA.
I didn't find that it was addressed in the service manuals. TIA.
09-16-2006, 06:57 PM
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Try to take it out with the key in it. I think that this is a wafer style lock that has wafers pushed out in 2 different directions. You need to insert the key in the lock to create a shear line in the wafers and allow it to come out.
I am going to look at mine just to make sure.
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Just went to look and it "felt like an opposed wafer type". BTW most GM cars have this type in the glove compartment.
I am going to look at mine just to make sure.
edited to add
Just went to look and it "felt like an opposed wafer type". BTW most GM cars have this type in the glove compartment.
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09-17-2006, 12:47 AM
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Where did you get a new latch? I broke mine and was told (by Fred Beans) that I had to buy the whole glove box for $180. I sort of fixed it with dremel tool and a cable tie.
09-17-2006, 09:56 AM
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Lock Cylinder Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Door
Removal Procedure
1) Open the I/P passenger compartment door.
2) Remove the screws retaining the passenger compartment door handle.
3) Remove the door handle.
4) Insert the key into the door handle lock cylinder.
5) Turn the key 1/4 turn clockwise (LOCK position).
6) 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.
7) Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn clockwise.
8) Pull to remove the lock cylinder.
Installation Procedure
1) Insert the key into the lock cylinder.
2) 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.
3) Turn the key 1/4 turn counterclockwise to secure the lock cylinder retainer.
4) Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove.
5) 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.
6) Install the door handle to the passenger compartment.
7) Install the passenger compartment door handle retaining screws.
8) Close the passenger compartment door.
Removal Procedure
1) Open the I/P passenger compartment door.
2) Remove the screws retaining the passenger compartment door handle.
3) Remove the door handle.
4) Insert the key into the door handle lock cylinder.
5) Turn the key 1/4 turn clockwise (LOCK position).
6) 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.
7) Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn clockwise.
8) Pull to remove the lock cylinder.
Installation Procedure
1) Insert the key into the lock cylinder.
2) 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.
3) Turn the key 1/4 turn counterclockwise to secure the lock cylinder retainer.
4) Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove.
5) 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.
6) Install the door handle to the passenger compartment.
7) Install the passenger compartment door handle retaining screws.
8) Close the passenger compartment door.
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01-03-2018, 04:19 PM
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Lock Cylinder Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Door
Removal Procedure
1) Open the I/P passenger compartment door.
2) Remove the screws retaining the passenger compartment door handle.
3) Remove the door handle.
4) Insert the key into the door handle lock cylinder.
5) Turn the key 1/4 turn clockwise (LOCK position).
6) 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.
7) Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn clockwise.
8) Pull to remove the lock cylinder.
Installation Procedure
1) Insert the key into the lock cylinder.
2) 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.
3) Turn the key 1/4 turn counterclockwise to secure the lock cylinder retainer.
4) Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove.
5) 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.
6) Install the door handle to the passenger compartment.
7) Install the passenger compartment door handle retaining screws.
8) Close the passenger compartment door.
Removal Procedure
1) Open the I/P passenger compartment door.
2) Remove the screws retaining the passenger compartment door handle.
3) Remove the door handle.
4) Insert the key into the door handle lock cylinder.
5) Turn the key 1/4 turn clockwise (LOCK position).
6) 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.
7) Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn clockwise.
8) Pull to remove the lock cylinder.
Installation Procedure
1) Insert the key into the lock cylinder.
2) 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.
3) Turn the key 1/4 turn counterclockwise to secure the lock cylinder retainer.
4) Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove.
5) 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.
6) Install the door handle to the passenger compartment.
7) Install the passenger compartment door handle retaining screws.
8) Close the passenger compartment door.
01-03-2018, 09:22 PM
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