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Replacing Glove Box Lock

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Glove compartment

In this case, the video shows not only the disassembly but also the actual construction of the new lock; inside the lock, there are shaped wafers that align perfectly according to the key's cuts, meaning they have different groove depths that match perfectly with those on the key, allowing it to open; for this reason, the wafers are numbered according to their depth; then extract the old cylinder from the glove box handle and remove the wafers without losing track of their positions (make a sketch as shown in the video) and note their numbering; then insert the new wafers of the same numbering into the same positions and complete the installation.

Updated on 17 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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