Glove Compartment Door Lock Cylinder Coding

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Fig 1: View Of Glove Compartment Door Lock Cylinder

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Select the correct lock tumblers for the desired code by the number stamped on the tumbler.

Fig 2: View Of Lock Tumblers Applying Downward Pressure Onto Locked Position

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Install lock tumblers (2), by applying downward pressure until locked into position.

IMPORTANT: When key is inserted into correct coded lock cylinder, all tumblers except the retainer is flush with the lock cylinder.

Check coding of lock cylinder (4). Insert key.