51 16 365 Removing and installing/replacing glove box cover

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When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX .

NOTE: For clarification purposes, the damper rod has already been removed from the retaining bracket of the glove box lid in the graphic.

Unclip damper rod (1) from glove box lid retaining bracket (2) and slide back in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Damper Rod

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Release screws (1) on glovebox cover (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 15AZ .

Remove glovebox cover (2).

Replacement

Modify glove box handle.

Fig 2: Identifying Glovebox Cover And Screws

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