51 16 375 Removing and installing/replacing kinematic unit for glovebox lid

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LOCK FOR GLOVEBOX LID on left.

NOTE: Kinematic unit for glovebox lid consists of reversing lever and damping element with spring.

Close glovebox lid.

E70/71 up to 09/09 only

Release tab washer (1) and remove pin (2).

Release pin (3).

Remove reversing lever (4).

Installation:

Replace tab washer (1) and pin (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Glovebox Lid Tab Washer, Pin And Reversing Lever

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from 09/09

Release tab washer (1) and remove pin (2).

Release pin (3).

Remove reversing lever (4).

Installation:

Replace tab washer (1) and pin (2).

Contact lug (5) for microswitch must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Glovebox Lid Tab Washer, Pin, Reversing Lever And Microswitch Lug

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Open glovebox lid.

Disconnect spring (1).

Release screw (2).

Feed damping element (3) out of holder (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Glovebox Lid Spring, Damping Elements, Holders And Screw

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