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51 16 383 Removing and installing/replacing damper for glovebox

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Version without active knee protection: 

Press catch (1) together and slide damper (2) in direction of arrow.

Remove damper (2) in inward direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Catch & Slide Damper
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Release clip (1) and remove holder (2).

Installation: 

Catch (5) and guide (4) on damper (3) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Clip & Holder
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Version with active knee protection: 

Release screws (1) and damper (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws & Damper
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