Glovebox lock removal...I'm stumped!

[AKcharger]

Yes, at the base of the lock there's supposed to pin to depress but it's beat me and I need some help

- in 2004 I tried, failed and painted around it
- Now I have spent an hour MINIMUM of trying to find depress  that pin key in/ key out/ locked/unlocked...nothing

Tips greatly appreciated!

[Nacho-RT74]

There is a lock tab hidden. You need the key.

Procedure:

Insert the key
With open lid, lock the latch then the cylinder
Remove the key
Catch the tab throught the cylinder window, press, and insert the key. Now the key will keep this secure tab pressed, and will be able to pull out the cylinder.

There are several pics and threas about. Will search

Maybe using an allen key ( L shaped ) could get the tab/pin pressed while inserting the key

[Nacho-RT74]

[Nacho-RT74]

Chevy glove box lid. But pretty much the same the Mopar

https://youtu.be/wEanWEoRiFc

[70 sublime]

And if you do not have a key that fits and the whole reason of taking it apart is to put a new lock in that you have a key for how does one go about it ?

[Nacho-RT74]

Mmmmmm good questiom.

[AKcharger]

Alright....that's what I was doing but let me try again. Maybe I have the wrong key? it is 50 years old, who would realy care if they lost the GB key??

wait can you buy them I'll just cut the @#$%^ off!

[green69rt]

Alright....that's what I was doing but let me try again. Maybe I have the wrong key? it is 50 years old, who would realy care if they lost the GB key??

wait can you buy them I'll just cut the @#$%^ off!

They are available.
https://dantesparts.com/i-30499573-mopar-console-glove-box-lock-a-b-e-c-body.html?ref=search:https%3A%2F%2Fdantesparts.com%2Fsearch.html%3Fq%3Dlock

[Nacho-RT74]

Maybe I have the wrong key?

if the cylinder spins to lock, you got the right key. You are just not catching the locking tab to press it. Or need to play with it a bit more

[green69rt]

Year?  For my 69 the trunk key and GB key are the same.

[CDN72SE]

I think Nacho has been answering this question for years. 
Helped me out as well.

[AKcharger]

Key goes in lock all the way and turns to unlock. Still can't see or feel tab, but gone to work, check back when I get home.

Green 69 thx for parts link, but that's a  console lock

[b5blue]

On my 70 it was soooo simple I kept overdoing it. I removed the whole door and benched it. (Not sure yours is the same.)

[green69rt]

Key goes in lock all the way and turns to unlock. Still can't see or feel tab, but gone to work, check back when I get home.

Green 69 thx for parts link, but that's a  console lock

Well that's a kicker, says console and glove box.   They are available elsewhere.

[Nacho-RT74]

Key goes in lock all the way and turns to unlock. Still can't see or feel tab, but gone to work, check back when I get home.

Green 69 thx for parts link, but that's a  console lock

Well that's a kicker, says console and glove box.   They are available elsewhere.

glove box for pre 70... 3rd gens are diff

[Nacho-RT74]

AKCharger... you can allways pull it out strong or pry it out LOL.... the bezel/washer which snaps on ( actually is pressed ) and holds cylinder/barrel in place locking the tab will jump out from the cylinder container.

DON'T ASK ME HOW I KNOW IT!!! LOL

then you can install it back.

THAT'S HOW I LEARNT HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS LOL... don't think I allways knew how to remove it safely!!!

[Nacho-RT74]

you can also remove the 1/4" screws and play with the latch assembly to get more room to reach the locking tab

[VegasCharger]

If all fails, Tony's has them.

https://www.tonysparts.com/b-body-parts

Scroll down over half way down the page.

You're looking for this.
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[b5blue]

Exactly what I was talking about. 

[AKcharger]

Nope...defeated again. I can ONLY conclude that pin is broke off. I can move the lock a round and see clearly in the access hole, there is the barrel of the lock and that's IT no pin, latch, clip or anything. I was just going to buy that lock till I realized I cant cut the lock out without buggering up the door. So then I thought I'd just buy a door off ebay...but I'd have to paint it and back at square 1 with that STUPID @##$%^ lock!

Guess I'll do what I did in '05, mask off lock and paint it again  

[mel t]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-O_DHzgCIk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk2HfJ9qzuw

It can be a PITA.
The Chevy video Nacho posted is a good one.

[Nacho-RT74]

why don't you try to just pull it out strongly? pry it out! The plate/flange installed by pressure which keeps the barrel in place with that tab up will jump out and you'll find out what's the problem. It can be reassembled!!! ( BTDT )... and if not, just replace it!

[b5blue]

Click the lock catch closed and try it.

[AKcharger]

Thanks guys
- Video's helpful put that pin is no where to be found, I can see clearly in the hole and it's not there. Only thing I can think is the key isn't the original one it's not rotating the pin around???
- Yup trued prying, any harder and i'll dent the  door
- Yup had latch closed :-)

[Nacho-RT74]

if you can lock the glove box, key is correct. Actually any key is able to keep down that tab when is pressed and key inserted, but just the correct key will allow and spin the cylinder to lock then to reach that tab.