Glove Compartment, Removing And Installing

Market-Specific/Vehicle Versions, Removing:

WARNING:

On vehicles with the Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224- and or knee airbag follow the safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Follow all regulations when disposing pyrotechnic components on vehicle versions with a knee airbag. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING (PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS) .
On vehicle versions with a knee air bag pay attention to the allocation of the airbag unit to the instrument panel. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable when the ignition is turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Remove the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM .

-- Remove the front passenger side instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow 8- sideways.

Fig 1: Glove Compartment - Tightening Sequence

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-- Open the glove compartment lid and remove the bolts -arrows 1 to 7-.

-- Carefully remove the glove compartment until the connectors can be disconnected.

-- Disconnect the connectors for the footwell lamp, glove compartment lamp, and the glove compartment lamp switch.

Vehicle versions with a Knee Airbag:

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WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1-.

(NOT FOR NORTH AMERICAN MARKET) - Vehicle versions with Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224- :

Fig 2: Releasing Springs -3- And -5- And Push Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224-

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WARNING:

-- Press the catch -1- in -the direction of the arrow- until the connector disengages.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

NOTE:

Ignore -items 3, 4 and 5-.

WARNING:

On versions with a knee airbag: lay the glove compartment so that the padding faces upward.

Market-Specific/Vehicle Versions, Installing

WARNING:

On vehicles with the Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224- and or knee airbag follow the safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting a connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.
Make sure the connectors are installed all the way and engage audibly.

-- Connect the connector -1- to the airbag igniter -arrow A-.

Fig 3: Release Connector Lock Using A Small Screwdriver & Disconnect Harness Connector

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-- Press in the connector lock -2- -arrow B-. While doing this, the connector is pushed into the airbag igniter and locks into place.

WARNING:

The ignition must be on when connecting the battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle interior when connecting the battery.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

WARNING:

Repairing pyrotechnic components (for example the airbag and seat belt tensioner) incorrectly increases the risk of injuries due to unintentional deployments when the ignition is switched on.

If the ignition is not switched on after the battery is reconnected - >>indicator lamps in the instrument cluster do not light up<< - the ignition (key/button) may only be switched on when the driver seat is positioned all the way back.

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault after assembling, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are pushed in all the way and that they engage audibly.

Make sure the wires are not pinched.