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, bottom right. 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT .

Open glovebox.

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

Fig 1: View Of Clip And Retaining Strap

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

Close glovebox.

Fig 2: Locating Clip And Damper

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

Unlock glovebox (3) and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Counter-Supports Screws

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Installation:

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

A = approx. 5 mm.
B = approx. 4 mm (center).
Check function.

Fig 4: Identifying Glovebox Adjustment Dimensions
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