51 16 361 Replacing right glovebox

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove right GLOVEBOX  with housing
• Remove FASTENER FOR GLOVEBOX 
• Remove DAMPER FOR GLOVEBOX 
• Remove GLOVEBOX LIGHT
• If necessary, remove hotel setting switch

If the replacement fuse chart (supplied with the new glovebox) does not match to the original fuse chart,

• Continue to use the original fuse chart.
• Dispose of the replacement fuse chart.

Release clips (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Clips

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Remove all dummy platers.

Release screws (1) and remove locking catch (2) from glovebox housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Catch From Glovebox Housing With Mounting Screws

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