51 16 360 Removing And Installing Right Glove Box

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Open glovebox.

Detach pin (1) from retaining strap (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Pin From Retaining Strap

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Detach pin (1) from shock absorber (2).

Fig 2: Locating Pin In Shock Absorber

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Unscrew bolts (1).

Remove bracket (2) and glove box (3).

Fig 3: Removing Bracket Retaining Bolts

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