Section 01-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Glove Compartment Latch and Lock

 

Latch

 

Removal and Installation

To remove latch, remove glove compartment door screws to remove bin and latch retaining screws. To remove door catch, remove bolt. Reverse procedure to install.



 

Lock

 

Removal

  1. Insert key in cylinder and rotate cylinder approximately 45 degrees from the UNLOCK position.

    NOTE: If key is not available, use a small screwdriver to depress lock tumblers from rear and rotate cylinder.

  1. Apply pressure to outside of key cylinder and pry two retaining tabs away from cylinder to release.
  1. After releasing retaining tabs, pull cylinder outward approximately 10mm (3/8 inch). Rotate cylinder to UNLOCK position and remove key.
  1. Remove cylinder from latch assembly.
 

Installation

  1. Position cylinder into latch assembly rotated approximately 45 degrees from UNLOCK position.
  1. Push cylinder in all the way until retaining tabs snap into place.
  1. Rotate cylinder to UNLOCK position.