Removing the glove compartment damper

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .

• Release the plug connection (1) from the dashboard and pull outward.

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• Release damper (1) from angle bracket (2) (slightly splay in direction of arrow).
• Open glove compartment lid.
• Turn damper (1) slightly in clockwise direction and remove outward.
• Guide the damper (1) out of the instrument panel.
• Disconnect plug connection (3).

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