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 Clips And Cover

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Remove all dummy platers.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Catch From Glovebox Housing

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