51 16 366 Removing and installing right glove box (with airbag) with housing

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

IMPORTANT: Do not carry out any repairs on airbag module!
Always replace the passenger protection airbag module completely!

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

Installation note:

Microencapsulated screws must be replaced and may not be reused.
Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing).
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE .
Open glove box.

Version with cup holder:

Remove both CUP HOLDERS at the front.

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Release screws (1).

Replace micro-encapsulated screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 8AZ .

Pull out glove box (2) slightly.

Fig 2: Identifying Micro-Encapsulated Screws And Glove Box

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and feed cable out of guides.

Depending on the version, disconnect additional plug connections.

Remove the glove box (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections And Glove Box

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Installation note:

Guides (1) for glove box must not be damaged or missing.

Version with cup holder:

Guides (2) for cup holder must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Guides For Glove Box And Cup Holder

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IMPORTANT: Always replace the passenger protection airbag module completely!
Do not carry out any repairs on airbag module!