51 16 372 Removing and installing/replacing lower glovebox lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove glovebox, see 51 16 360 Removing and installing right glovebox .

Close glovebox lid.

Release tab washer (1) and remove pin (2).

Installation:

Replace tab washer (1) and pin (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Tab Washer And Pin

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Drive out shaft (1) in direction of arrow until knurled area (2) is exposed.

Pull out shaft (1) completely and remove glovebox lid.

Installation:

Check that shaft (1) is securely seated.

If necessary, fit flap fastening set.

Fig 2: Identifying Shaft

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty bushings (1).

Markings (2) on bushing (1) and glovebox lid (3) must line up.

Fig 3: Identifying Markings, Bushing And Glovebox Lid

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