Glove Compartment Handle Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the glove compartment handle. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Drive out the axle -1- from the locating bore with a punch in the direction of the -arrow-.

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-- Remove the cover -2-.

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying the lock cylinder.

The lock cylinder may only be removed and installed with the key properly inserted to prevent the tumblers and pressure springs from falling out.

-- Insert the key -6- into the lock cylinder.

-- Carefully release the catches -1 through 4- one after the other using a small screwdriver and remove the lock cylinder -5- at the same time -arrow-.