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

Open glove compartment (2).

Release screws (1) on inside of glovebox (2).

Remove lock from glovebox (2).

Installation:

Carry out function check with glovebox open.

Fig 1: Identifying Glovebox With Screws

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Replacement

Remove lock barrel.

To do so, remove upper lock section (1) by expanding catches (2) with a suitable tool.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Lock Section And Catches

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Slide lock barrel (2) out of glovebox lock (3) by expanding catches (1) with a suitable tool.

NOTE: The emergency key in the lock barrel prevents the lock wedges from falling out.

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Barrel With Catches And Glovebox Lock

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