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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Impala 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Door Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 601569 Size: SH
  1. Open the instrument panel (IP) compartment door.
  2. Remove the screws from the inner door panel to the IP compartment.
  3. Separate the inner and the outer door panels. Position the inner door panel to the closed position and the outer door panel to the open position.
  4. Remove the retainer clip from the door handle latch mechanism by sliding out.
  5. Remove the door handle latch mechanism from the outer door panel.
  6. Insert the key into the IP compartment door lock cylinder.

    7. Object Number: 756932 Size: SH
  7. Insert a small diameter tool into the slot on the side of the door handle cylinder housing.
  8. Depress the tool into the lock cylinder slot and turn the key ¼-turn clockwise.

    9. Important: Note the position of the lock cylinder on removal for installation.

  9. Pull the lock cylinder from the door handle cylinder housing.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 601569 Size: SH
  1. Insert the key into the lock cylinder.
  2. Align the lock cylinder in the same position used for removal.
  3. Install the lock cylinder to the door handle cylinder housing. Press into place until fully seated.
  4. Turn the key ¼-turn counterclockwise in order to secure the lock cylinder retainer.
  5. Remove the key from the lock cylinder.
  6. Install the latch mechanism to the IP compartment door handle.
  7. Position the inner and the outer door panels together.

    8. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  8. Install the screws to the inner IP compartment door panel.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the panel screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  9. Inspect the lock cylinder for proper operation.
  10. Close the IP compartment door.