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: Removing the Glove Box lock


JimmyZ
06-16-2004, 10:43 AM
Hello,

5th Gen Elky (83) How the heck do you remove the lock on the glove box. I am painting today, and have removed the two screws on the inside, but it just spins now. I tried just pulling on it (straight back) but with no luck.

Thanks,

Jimmy

Sharp71
06-16-2004, 02:13 PM
Go to this link... Glove Box Lock Removal (http://personal.riverusers.com/~mcphelps/glovebox.htm)

It has what you seek! No kidding.

SHARP71

JimmyZ
06-16-2004, 03:59 PM
Go to this link... Glove Box Lock Removal (http://personal.riverusers.com/~mcphelps/glovebox.htm)

It has what you seek! No kidding.

SHARP71

Wow, they sure don't make it easy :-) Thank you so much, i'll get right on it!

Jimmy

vrooom3440
06-16-2004, 06:44 PM
What those pictures do not tell you is that once you get the lock cylinder out then you need to unscrew an inner sleeve nut. An appropriately sized hex nut can make a very good "wrench" for this round nut.