Glove Box Key Cylinder Removal

[mks]

Anyone have a tutorial on how to remove (and install, I guess) the key cylinder on the glove box?

This is the closest I could find. Its a Bronco lock assembly, but I can't seem to "pick" mine out.

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[D/\rK•650]

Is yours locked and you can't get it open?

 

[mks]

Not locked. I had to replace the original box and need to transfer the cylinder to the new box.

 

[mks]

Ok, just following up. If you watched the video, then you likely noted he was using a dental pick. That was my problem. I was using standard pick tools (not designed for this work). So, I fashioned a paper clip to resemble that dental tool to reach the pin on the bottom.

Once I hooked that pin, the cylinder dislodged but was still being held in be the other pins. So, I just used my key to depress the other pins to allow me to remove the cylinder. Didn't have to be the key, just needed something to press the other pins. To reinstall, I had to insert my key into the cylinder, then push the cylinder into place (there was a slight cick). Works like a charm.

It's not lost on me that this lock is worthless as I can use a paperclip and hook, comb pick, etc to get into the box. Of course, a screwdriver works, too.

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