51 16 371 Removing and installing/replacing upper glovebox lid

Special tools required:

When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Unclip trim (1) towards bottom using special tool 00 9 322 and feed out of glovebox lid (2).

Fig 1: Removing Trim From Glovebox Lid Using Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Installation:

Guides (1) and catches (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches, Guides And Trim

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Release screws (1).

Feed glovebox lid (2) out of hinge (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws, Glovebox Lid And Hinge

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Installation:

Threads (1) and guides (2) on glovebox lid (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Glovebox Lid, Guides And Threads

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