51 16 383 Removing and installing/replacing damper for glove box

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX

NOTE: For better illustration, the damper has already been disconnected from the retaining bracket.

Unclip damper (1) from retaining bracket (2) and slide back in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Damper From Retaining Bracket

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Turn damper (1) approx. 90° in direction of arrow and disconnect.

Fig 2: Turning Damper

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