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[WhaleOilBeefHooked]

Hello My Fellow Torana Guru's, Just wondering how to remove the glovebox lid lock from LJ, Have done the searches through forum & also parts manual But can't find didly squatt regarding lock removal. Any Help will be Gr8ly Appreci8d.

Cheers Whale......

[Kockum]

This is taken from the LJ Supplementary Shop Manual:




This is the slot where you press the end of the paper clip:



To undo this sucker, I ground the head of a 3/8 bolt to use as a tool because the inside of this is an octagon not a hex.

[Potta]

Serious?

Don't you have an escutcheon wrench no. E986??

Far out I thought everyone would have that on their must have list of tools......

[WhaleOilBeefHooked]

This is taken from the LJ Supplementary Shop Manual:




This is the slot where you press the end of the paper clip:



To undo this sucker, I ground the head of a 3/8 bolt to use as a tool because the inside of this is an octagon not a hex.

Many Thanks Kockum & Potta, Got it out as listed above & to "undo This Sucker" the 1st tool that I went 4 was a wide bladed Stanley Screwdriver which locked into opposite edge and with a slight twist released and unscrewed it no worries. Maybe I'll call it Escutcheon Wench no. E986 - 2.

[Kockum]

I am glad it worked out for you .

I must admit that my collection of automotive tools is a little sparse .

[Potta]

Hehehe I was just having a laugh at your expense, Kockum is the man.

Glad you got it sorted, and its a good one to remember.