51 16 366 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FOOTWELL SIDE TRIM PANEL ON A-PILLAR ON RIGHT .
If necessary, remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AT BOTTOM RIGHT

NOTE: Open glovebox.

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

Fig 1: Unclipping Pin From Retaining Strap

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

Fig 2: Unclipping Pin From Shock Absorber

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Release screws (1).

Release screws (2) and pull back right glovebox with housing (3).

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove right glovebox with housing (3).

Fig 3: Removing Right Glovebox With Housing

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