Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Glove Compartment Lock: Service and Repair
GLOVE BOX HANDLE AND LOCK BARREL
Removal
1. Remove glovebox lid. See: Service and Repair
2. Remove the glove box handle and lock barrel.
1. Holding the handle in the open position, remove it from the mounting bracket by carefully prising the RH support outwards.
2. Remove the handle return spring.
3. Releasing the retaining tangs, remove the lock barrel.
Installation
1. Install glove box handle and lock barrel to lid.
1. Install handle return spring ensuring that it engages in the lid mounting slot.
2. Position lock rods inwards and Install and fully seat handle in right-hand mounting bracket.
3. Install lock barrel to lid.
2. Install glovebox lid. See: Service and Repair