51 16 361 Replacing right glovebox

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove right Glovebox   with housing
• Remove Fastener For Glovebox  
• Remove Damper For Glovebox  
• Remove Glovebox Light 
• If necessary, remove hotel setting switch 

Release clips (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Glovebox Clips And Cover

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Remove all dummy platers.

Release screws (1) and remove locking catch (2) from glovebox housing.

Fig 2: Glovebox Locking Catch And Screw

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