67 11 590 Removing and installing/replacing actuator drive for glove box locking mechanism (convertible)

Open glovebox.

Release locks.

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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Remove circlip from damper (1).

Detach damper (1) from glove box flap (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Glove Box Flap, Damper, And Circlip For Damper

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Reach through the opening that was exposed during the first work step and detach the stop pad (1) in the direction of the arrow from the glove box (2).

Fig 3: Detaching Stop Pad From Glove Box

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Detach flap (1) from glove box (2) as shown.

Fig 4: Identifying Glove Box And Flap

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Unclip the cover inside (1) with a suitable tool (2).

Fig 5: Unclipping Cover Inside Using Suitable Tool

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Press the locks to the inside at the marked points and secure with suitable tool at point (1).

Fig 6: Pressing Locks To Inside At Marked Points And Securing With Suitable Tool

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Example: Securing with pop rivet (1).

Release screws at marked points.

Detach lock unit (2) from glove box flap (3).

Fig 7: Detaching Lock Unit From Glove Box Flap

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Release plug connection (1) at actuator drive (2) and disconnect.

Remove lock unit with actuator drive (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Actuator Drive And Connector

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Removed lock unit with actuator drive (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Removed Lock Unit With Actuator Drive

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