51 16 361 Replacing right glovebox

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right glovebox, see 51 16 366 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing
Remove lock for right glovebox, see 51 16 340 Removing and installing/replacing lock for right glovebox

Release screws (1).

Remove holders (2) from glovebox (3).

Fig 1: Holders, Screws And Glovebox

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Disconnect plug connections (1).

Detach adhesive tape (2).

Feed out cable (3) with glovebox (4).

Fig 2: Plug Connections, Cable And Glovebox

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