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51 16 360 Removing and installing right glove box

Remove bottom right trim panel from instrument panel, refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM RIGHT .

Open glovebox.

Lever out glovebox lamp and disconnect plug connection.

Raise glovebox (1) a little and detach pin (2) from retaining strap (3).

Fig 1: Removing Glovebox Retaining Strap Pin
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Lever out cover from right glovebox and open fully.

Remove screws (1) and (2).

Release screws (3) and fold down glovebox (4).

Fig 2: Removing Glovebox Mounting Screws
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If necessary, disconnect plug connection for portable lamp.

Feed cable (2) out of holder (3) and remove glovebox (4).

Fig 3: Removing Glovebox
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