51 16 340 Removing and installing/replacing lock fastener for right glovebox (with active knee protection)

NOTE: Lock fastener for glovebox cannot be removed without incurring damage and must be replaced after being removed.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

Detach actuating unit (1) in direction of arrow from glovebox (2).

NOTE: Actuating unit (1) is destroyed during removal.

Fig 1: Identifying Actuating Unit & Glovebox

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NOTE: Prepare wire (1) - max. 2 mm dia. and approx. 60 mm long.

Push in locking rods (2 and 3) as far as they will go. Block locking rod (3) with wire (1).

Fig 2: Blocking Locking Rod With Wire

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Release screws (1) and unclip lock fastener (2) in upwards direction.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Lock Fastener

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Installation:

Feed lock fastener (1) in to glovebox (2).

Insert screws (3) and tighten down

Pull out locking pin (4).

Fig 4: Installing Lock Fastener In Glovebox

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NOTE: After being installed, actuating unit (2) cannot be removed without incurring damage.

Push in locking rod (1) slightly.

Clip in actuating unit (2) on glovebox (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Actuating Unit On Glovebox

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