51 16 366 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing

Open glovebox.

Lever glovebox light (1) out of opening (2).

Disconnect plug connection and remove glovebox light (1).

Fig 1: Glovebox Light

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Unclip pin (1) from retaining strap (2).

Fig 2: Pin And Retaining Strap

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Unclip pin (1) from shock absorber (2).

Fig 3: Pin And Shock Absorber

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Release screws (1).

Pull off glovebox (2) with insert towards front and position downwards.

Fig 4: Glovebox And Screws

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Feed cables (1) and (2) out of guides on glovebox carrier (3).

Fig 5: Cables And Glovebox Carrier

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2).

Fig 6: Plug Connections

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