For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the instrument panel (IP) compartment latch. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Replacement .
- Position the IP compartment latch fork bolt in the UP position.
- Insert the key into the IP compartment lock cylinder.
- Use the key in order to rotate the IP compartment lock cylinder clockwise to the 3 o'clock position.
- With the key in position, apply a light load and depress the retainer tumbler through the poke hole at the right side of the IP compartment latch.
- Rotate the key until the IP compartment lock cylinder rotates to about the 5 o'clock position.
- Remove the IP compartment lock cylinder from the IP compartment latch by pulling on the key.
This will line up the notch at the rear of the IP compartment lock cylinder with the tab in the IP compartment latch housing.
Installation Procedure
- Position the IP compartment latch fork bolt in the UP position.
- Grasp the IP compartment lock cylinder. Depress the rear-most, light-colored tumbler that is flush with the IP compartment lock cylinder surface.
- Insert the key.
- Insert the IP compartment lock cylinder, with the key inserted, into the IP compartment latch housing. Ensure that the front projection pin is at the appropriate 8 o'clock position.
- Rotate the key counterclockwise until the key stops.
- Remove the key, the tumblers will now release.
- Install the IP compartment latch. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Replacement .
All the tumblers will now stay depressed.
The IP compartment lock cylinder will drop into place.
The IP compartment lock cylinder is now locked into the IP compartment latch housing.
