First, unlock and open the glove box if possible<*>. Next, look at the back side of the lock the are two diagonal screws holding the lock assembly to the glove box door, remove the screws/bolts on the lock and remove lock assembly.
<*>If you cannot open your glove box beforehand u will need a flat head screw driver to pry it open.
try a junkyard
You will need to remove the screws holding the glove compartment on the Mini Cooper in order to open it with a broken lock mechanism. There are 5 torx screws holding it in place.
If you have a 2004-2006 (other years may also be the same), the cabin air filter sits behind the glove compartment in your vehicle. To access the cabin air filter, open the glove compartment as you would normally. On the left side of the compartment, you will see a knob with a retractable string that attaches to the glove compartment (this controls how fast the glove compartment falls when you open it). While gently pushing up on the glove compartment, turn the knob attachment clockwise slightly and then away from the glove compartment to release it. Then push in on both ends of the glove compartment to release the catch triggers that lock the glove compartment movement downward. At this point, the glove compartment will be completely free, so make sure to keep your hand underneath it so it does not completely fall out. You do not need to completely remove the glove compartment, you only need it to be released from the vehicle's dash. Inside the newly exposed area behind the glove compartment, you will see a white filter housing panel. Push in the two clips to release the filter housing. Replace the filter with a suitable replacement, making sure to maintain the position of the filter (filters will not work correctly if they are not in the right position). Place the filter housing panel back into the vehicle. Make sure it is locked in with the two clips. Reverse the steps above to replace the glove compartment. NOTE: You may find it easier to attach the control level (the retractable string) to the glove compartment before locking in the two catch triggers on either side of the glove compartment.
I don't know the answer but any glove box lock is a joke. I would just replace it but never lock it.
The trunk lock on a 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is replaced by removing the retaining clip and unscrewing the bolts holding it in place. The lock can then be pulled through the opening and a new lock put in place.
It is not possible to replace the trunk lock on a 1993 Caprice Classic while the trunk is closed. A person will have to remove the back seat, crawl into the trunk and open the lock manually before it can be replaced.
Take the lock off the glove compartment it has the number on it.
CHECK YOUR GLOVE COMPARTMENT FOR A LOCK I HAVE ONE IN MINE AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT ITS FOR
WHAT LOCK ? ENGINE, DOORS, TRUNK, GLOVE COMPARTMENT, HOOD, WINDOWS, OR YOUR WIFE SITTING NEXT TO YOU ????????? AND WHAT IS MEANT BY 'AUTOMATICALLY' ?
with a key
Normally, a locking cylinder is held in by a clip on the back side. You pass the cylinder through the hole in the glovebox and then inside the glovebox you slide a clip over the cylinder to hold it tight to the inside of the glove compartment door. Maybe you just need to the clip. It may have broke. You shouldn't need a whole glovebox door and all unless the part on the glovebox door is broken where the clip attaches to it. Then you may need just the door.
If broke you probably will need to use a screw driver to break it open and replace. I don't know any other way in without breaking the lock.