51 16 360 Removing and installing right glove box

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM , bottom right

Release screws (1) and remove counter support (2).

Installation note: 

Align glove box and screw down counter support (2).

Check gap dimensions and closing comfort of glove box, realign if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Counter Support With Mounting Screws

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Release clip (1).

Remove glove box (2) in inward direction.

If necessary, disconnect plug-in contacts.

Fig 2: Removing Glove Box

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