51 16 383 Removing and installing/replacing damper for glove box

Press down holding tab (1) from glove compartment lid (2).

Fig 1: Pressing Down Holding Tab From Glove Compartment Lid

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Feed out damper (1) from fixture (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Damper And Fixture

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Press retaining lug (1) outwards to remove left stop (2).

Fig 3: Pressing Retaining Lug Outwards (Left Stop)

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Press retaining lug (1) outwards to remove right stop.

Fig 4: Pressing Retaining Lug Outwards (Right Stop)

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Lower glove compartment cover (1).

Turn damper for glove compartment (2) through 90° and remove.

Fig 5: Turning Damper For Glove Compartment

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NOTE: Illustration shows sectional view.

Installation:

Fit damper (1) correctly in opening (1) of glove compartment housing (2) and lock by turning through 90°.

Fig 6: Locking Damper In Glove Compartment Housing

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