Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G (2001)
Glove Compartment Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the instrument panel (IP) compartment door latch.
2. Insert the key into the lock cylinder (2).
3. Rotate the key to the locked position.
4. Remove the key from the lock cylinder (2).
5. Depress the silver key tumbler using a small bladed screwdriver.
6. While depressing the key tumbler reinsert the key into the lock cylinder (2).
7. Rotate the cylinder clockwise and remove the lock cylinder (2) and the key from the door latch (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Depress the silver key tumbler and insert the key into the lock cylinder (2).
Important: Open the lock handle in order to allow installation.
2. Insert the lock cylinder (2) and the key into the door latch (1).
3. Relock the lock rotor.
4. Rotate the key to the unlock position.
5. Remove the key from the lock cylinder (2).
6. Install the IP compartment door latch.
