51 16 367 Removing and installing right glovebox (with active knee protector) with housing: Notes

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WARNING: Version with active knee protector:
Follow safety instructions for working on cars with AIRBAG systems.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove the glovebox (risk of damage to active knee protector).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for instrument panel at bottom right, refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT
Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY

Release screws (1) and (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Glovebox With Housing Towards Rear

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Pull glovebox (3) with housing towards rear until Bowden cable is accessible.