51 16 361 Replacing right glovebox

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right Glovebox with housing
Remove Fastener For Glovebox
Remove Damper For Glovebox
Remove Glovebox Light
If necessary, remove hotel setting switch

Release clips (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Glovebox Clips And Cover

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Remove all dummy platers.

Release screws (1) and remove locking catch (2) from glovebox housing.

Fig 2: Glovebox Locking Catch And Screw

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