51 16 366 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on right. Refer to 51 43 075 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, RIGHT .
If necessary, remove trim for instrument panel at bottom right. Refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

NOTE: Open glovebox.

Unclip pin (1) from retaining strap (2).

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Strap

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Unclip pin (1) from shock absorber (2).

Fig 2: Removing Pin From Shock Absorber

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Release screws (1).

Release screws (2) and pull back right glovebox with housing (3).

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove right glovebox with housing (3).

Fig 3: Locating Glovebox Retaining Screws

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