51 16 340 Removing and installing/replacing lock for right glovebox

Release screws (1).

Remove lower section of lock (3).

Raise upper section of lock (2), disconnection associated plug connection and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Section Of Lock

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Installation:

Make sure plug connection (1) is correctly mounted.

Cables must not be jammed.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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NOTE: Lower section of lock is destroyed when lock cylinder is removed.
When replacing lock cylinder, always install cylinder in new lower section of lock.

Removing lock cylinder or replacing lower section of lock:

Insert vehicle key (1) in lock cylinder.

Release eccentric cap (2) with screwdriver from lock (3).

Fig 3: Releasing Eccentric Cap

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IMPORTANT: Ignition key (1) must insert into lock cylinder (3) otherwise lock cylinder (3) will be destroyed during removal.

Break open catches (2) if necessary and pull out lock cylinder (3) with vehicle key (1).

Fig 4: Pulling Out Lock Cylinder

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IMPORTANT: Ignition key (2) must insert into lock cylinder (1) otherwise lock cylinder (3) will be destroyed.

Installation:

Lock cylinder (1) must be in the pictured position.

Journal (3) of eccentric cap (4) must be in the pictured position on lock (5).

Push lock cylinder (1) with ignition key (2) into lock (5) in this position only.

Fig 5: Identifying Lock Cylinder, Eccentric Cap And Ignition Key

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