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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: 

Release pin (1).

Turn damper by 90° in the direction of the arrow and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Damper Turn Angle
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