For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Open the instrument panel (IP) compartment door assembly.
- Lightly squeeze the edges of the door handle and latch cover to release the retaining tabs, then remove the cover from the inside of the IP compartment door.
- Insert the key into the IP compartment door lock cylinder.
- Insert a small diameter tool into the slot on the upper side of the door handle cylinder housing and depress and hold the lock cylinder retainer.
- While the lock cylinder retainer is still depressed, turn the key ¼ turn counterclockwise.
- Pull to remove the lock cylinder.
Installation Procedure
- Insert the key into the lock cylinder.
- Align the lock cylinder in the same position used for removal, then push the cylinder in place to seat fully.
- Turn the key ¼ turn clockwise to secure the lock cylinder retainer.
- Remove the key from the lock cylinder.
- Inspect the operation of the lock cylinder.
- Align the door handle and latch cover to the IP compartment door, then carefully press the cover into place to secure the retaining tabs.
- Close the IP compartment door assembly.
The lock cylinder should only allow a ¼ turn and should be securely retained in the door handle.
