51 16 373 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock For GLOVEBOX Lid On Left Or Right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove glovebox . See 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX .

Release screws (1).

Remove lock (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Lock

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Installation:

Grommets (1) on glovebox (2) must not be damaged.

Lock must be correctly inserted into grommets (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Grommets On Glovebox

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