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Removal and Replacement



Lock Cylinder Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Door

Removal Procedure





1. Open the Instrument panel (IP) storage compartment door.
2. Lift the door slightly and twist the compensator rod in order to disengage the end of the rod from the door.




3. Remove the screws (1) from the IP storage compartment door trim panel (2).
4. Remove the IP storage compartment door trim panel (2).




5. Remove the screws (1) securing the IP storage compartment door handle (2) to the IP storage compartment door.




6. Disengage the compartment latch actuator cable (1) from IP storage compartment latch.




7. Remove the lock cylinder from the IP storage compartment latch handle:

1. Insert the key into the door handle lock cylinder.
2. Turn the key 1/4 turn clockwise (LOCK position).
3. Insert a small diameter tool into the small rectangular opening (1) on the RH side of the compartment handle.
4. Depress and hold the lock cylinder retainer.
5. Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn clockwise.
6. Remove the key and lock cylinder from the compartment handle (2).




Installation Procedure





1. When installing a new lock cylinder, code the lock cylinder to the vehicle key. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding.
2. Insert the key into the lock cylinder assembly (2).
3. Insert the lock cylinder into the IP storage compartment door handle (1).
Align the lock cylinder to the latch handle in the same position observed during removal.
4. Push the lock cylinder (2) toward the IP compartment latch handle in order to fully seat the lock cylinder to the IP storage compartment latch handle (1).
5. Turn the key 1/4 turn counterclockwise in order to secure the lock cylinder (2) to the IP storage compartment latch handle (1).
6. Turn the key an additional 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove the key from the lock cylinder.

Important: The lock cylinder should only turn a 1/4 turn and should be securely retained to the IP compartment latch handle when installed.


7. Inspect the lock cylinder for proper operation.




8. Engage the handle/latch actuator cable (1) to the IP storage compartment latch.




9. Install the IP compartment latch handle (2) to the IP storage compartment door.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

10. Install the IP storage compartment latch handle screws (1).

Tighten the screws (1) fully driven, seated, but not stripped.





11. Install the IP storage compartment door trim plate (2).
12. Install the screws (1) to the IP storage compartment door trim panel (2).

Tighten the screws (1) fully driven, seated, but not stripped.





13. Lift the IP storage compartment door in order to install the IP storage compartment door compensator.
14. Install the end of the IP compartment door compensator rod into the IP storage compartment door, and twist the compensator rod 1/4 turn in order to secure the IP compartment door compensator rod to the IP storage compartment door.
15. Close the IP storage compartment door.
16. Inspect the IP storage compartment/latch for proper operation.