51 16 366 Removing and installing/replacing right glovebox with housing

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT 
• Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left. See TRIM (ECE ONLY)  or TRIM (US ONLY) .
• Remove USB INTERFACE CONNECTING SOCKET

F03 only: 

Unlock and open flap (1), to enable a subsequent removal of radio predisposition line.

Unlock fuse carrier (3) and press back.

Release screw (1) on glovebox (2) at top.

Tightening torque 51 16 16AZ .

Release screws (1) on glovebox (2) at bottom.

Tightening torque 51 16 16AZ .

Remove glovebox (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection behind.

Replacement: 

• Remove GLOVEBOX LIGHT
  Fig 3: Removing Glovebox

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.