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Old July 3rd, 2016, 08:24 AM
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Glove Box Lock Question

My glove box lock cylinder spins around freely, does anyone know by looking at this picture if I am missing something that should hold it in place?


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Old July 4th, 2016, 07:57 PM
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There is a lock ring under the key bezel that needs to be tightened so it clamps the lock assembly to the glove box door so the lock does not spin. It's been over 25 years since I worked on mine so I can't really remember how to go about it. I remember inserting the key to remove the lock cylinder/bezel then tightening the locking ring. Hopefully someone with more recent experience will post up.
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Old July 4th, 2016, 08:35 PM
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I read your post yesterday and didn't know how to respond until Kenneth touched on something.

If the cylinder can come out, its easy to tighten.

How to get it out, I don't know. Mine used to fall out on bumpy roads.

To re-install the cylinder, it will go in most all the way, then you need a small screw driver or a paper clip to press the last plunger,drops right in.
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Old July 5th, 2016, 03:12 AM
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Look here.

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Old July 5th, 2016, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MDchanic
  • Use the tool of your choice to fit into the giant hex-shaped hole that remains to unscrew the nut and remove the latch from the door.
This is where you have to get a bit creative in finding something to tighten the locknut.
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Old July 5th, 2016, 02:41 PM
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Put a little bit of the weaker Loc-tite on it. Haven't had a problem in a long time with mine.
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