51 16 376 Removing and installing (replacing) glove box cover

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX

Release bolt (1) on left and right.

Fig 1: Identifying Glove Box Bolt

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Remove hinge bolts (1) on left and right from glove box cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Remove glove box cover (2).

Replacement:

Modify CATCH .

Fig 2: Removing Glove Box Cover

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