51 16 383 Removing and installing/replacing damper for glovebox

Necessary preliminary tasks

Open glovebox.

Release clip (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Glovebox Clip

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Press catch (1) together and slide damper (2) in direction of arrow.

Remove damper (2) in inward direction.

Fig 2: Removing Damper

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Installation:

Catch (1) and guides (2) on damper (3) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Catch And Guides On Damper

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