51 16 360 Removing and installing right glove box

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out cover (1) and release screw underneath.

Unfasten screws (2 and 3).

Unclip light (4) and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Screws And Light

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E70/71 up to 09/09 only

Disengage Bowden cable (1) on left and right at lock (2).

Installation:

Carry out function check on emergency release mechanism.

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable And Lock

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Additionally as of 09/09

Pull out glovebox (1) slightly.

Disconnect all plug connections (2) and detach cable from glovebox.

Additionally E70/71 up to 09/09 only

Remove glovebox (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Glovebox, Plug Connections, Lock, And Bowden Cable

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Installation:

Attach Bowden cable head (1) on left and right before inserting glove box, then insert glove box.

Feed in spacer (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable Head And Spacer

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