Removing and installing/replacing right glove box with housing (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove bottom right INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
• Remove dashboard SIDE PANEL .

US version: 

• Remove front passenger knee protection AIRBAG MODULE

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 2AZ .

Installation note: 

Ensure the glove box is correctly seat on the holder (2).

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 2AZ .

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Open glovebox.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 2AZ .

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Pull glove box (1) out slightly and unlock and disconnect depending on the plug connection versions (2).

Remove glove box (1).

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Installation note: 

To avoid straining the glove box and causing interference noise, observe the screwing sequence (1 to 9).

This also helps achieve optimal gap spacing.

Fig 1: Glove Box Screws Tightening Sequence

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In the case of replacement, the following parts need to be remounted: 

• Remount GLOVE BOX DAMPER .
• Remount GLOVE BOX COVER .
• Remount GLOVEBOX LIGHT .

Depending on version: 

• Install USB INTERFACE CONNECTING SOCKET and USB AUDIO INTERFACE CONNECTING SOCKET .
• Install HOTEL POSITION SWITCH .