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 . See 63 31 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GLOVEBOX LIGHT .
If necessary, remove hotel setting switch

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

Fig 1: Identifying Clips And Cover

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Remove all dummy platers.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Locking Catch

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