51 16 367 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing (with active knee protection)

Special tools required:

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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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Remove right glovebox . See 51 16 360 Removing And Installing Right Glovebox (With Active Knee Protection) .

Release screws (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Installation:

Replace screws (2).

NOTE: Secure right glovebox with housing (4) against falling out.

Lever out right glovebox with housing (4) using special tool 00 9 317 at retaining points (3) and remove.

Unlock and disconnect associated airbag module plug connection for front passenger knee protection.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws For Glovebox

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NOTE: Do not lose nuts (5) belonging to screws (2), detach if necessary.

Installation:

Replace retainers (1).

Make sure retainers (1) of right glovebox with housing (2) are correctly seated in associated mountings.

Replacement:

Remove airbag module for front passenger knee protection. See KNEE AIR BAG MODULES .

If necessary, press both bearing pins (3) in direction of arrow out of right glovebox with housing (2).

Fig 2: Installing Retainers Of Right Glovebox With Housing

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