51 16 365 Removing And Installing/Replacing Glovebox Cover (Without Active Knee Protection)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AT BOTTOM RIGHT

Open glovebox.

Release clip (1) and detach retaining strap (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Retaining Strap

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Release clip (1) and detach damper (2).

Close glovebox.

Fig 2: Detaching Damper

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Release screws (1) and remove counter-supports (2).

Unlock glovebox (3) and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Counter-Supports And Glovebox

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Installation:

Adjust glovebox (1) to instrument panel (2):

A = approx. 5 mm

B = approx. 4 mm (centre)

Check function.

Fig 4: Identifying Glovebox And Instrument Panel

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