Glove box lock cylinder housing removal

[dwall]

HELP!!!

How does it come off? I got all the screws off - thought maybe the little hole above lock in plastic inner houlsing was a release but it didn't work.

My brain is overheating cuz of olphart syndrome - not desparate but hoping someone knows/remembers..... soon... lol

Thanks,
dwall

 

[1BADTT]

Here: http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/general-turbo-buick-tech/196199-glove-box-lock-removal.html HTH!

 

[dwall]

Got it!

Thanks for all the help - I have no idea why I couldn't do my search right - I didn't find these past posts.

I will post some pics and instructions after I get it reinstalled and everything restored.

Thanks again - everyone!
dwall

 

[dwall]

Here are some pics...

Of the gray (and red primer) glove box door, black plastic glove box, latch, and lock cylinder. The screws/washers/hinge used for the assembly are omitted. I tried to note locations of tumblers and access hole for release.

First Pic - When assembled these holes line up for allen wrench or pick release.
2nd Pic - Tumber locations I think?
3rd Pic - Location of latch and back of lock cylinder

Hope these are clear enough to help.

 

[asto-t]

Also remember if you dont have a key you have to drill it out.

 

[V6UnderPressure]

When trying to press the allen key in the hole, does the locking mechanism (black piece) need to be bolted to the inside still? I thought if I take it loose it would be easier to get at it, but I am not sure if thats the way to do it.

 

[dwall]

I think Ihad mine loosened up but I had to hold it in position so I put the fasteners back on. I'll try to find and check my glove box later as it is not back in the Buick yet.

Here is the Poncho link:

http://www.thepontiactransampage.com/glovebox.html

 

[V6UnderPressure]

Well i got mine out, and I definitely had to bolt it back down, because if you don't, its not as easy to get the allen key in the slot to push the tumbler down. Once you get the first tumbler down, you have to hold it and stick the key in. The key automatically presses the remaining tumblers down, and the lock pulls out. The reason it took me so long to do this, is because pressing the first tumbler was the hard part. Since I switched to a non-ac heater box setup, I had to install the short glove box housing. So I hacked my original one by cutting around the lock mechanism on the inside. Once I removed the plastic, I then bolted it back down. Now it stuck out far enough for me to see the tumbler. As far as getting the one out of my donor glove box without the key, I had to take a drill and just drill the center out larger and larger until I got it out. After I finally removed it, I did a trial and error by putting the good lock back in by itself to see exactly how the tumbler lines up with the little hole. Let me tell you, it wasn't close at all at least on mine. Its almost as if the tiny allen key I was using was still to thick, and I had to go after the tumbler at an angle towards the inside of the glovebox. I almost recommend something flat, but to me a paper clip would still be strong enough if you wanted to. I'm so done with this project and its a big relief. I must have used a zillion cuss words.

On a side note, mine didnt have that washer on it like the pic.

 

[dwall]

Just a little vocabulary practice I guess..

I must have used a zillion cuss words.

I try to review mine daily. Keeps my one of my few talents sharp! Altho I dont know why - nobody listens.

Glad you got thru it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was fairly certain (because of an alcohol addled brain) that I had it mostly fastened down before I got the pic in, then the key etc.. I know I was hung up on this removal because I did not want to re-key/new cylinder using money I could better spend on beer.