51 16 365 Removing and installing/replacing glovebox cover

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING .

Release locking pin (1) and press out of glovebox guide (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Locking Pin From Glovebox Guide

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Release screws (1).

Remove glovebox cover (2) from glovebox housing (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Glovebox Cover, Glovebox Housing And Screws

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Installation:

Make sure glovebox cover (1) is correctly guided.

Fig 3: Identifying Glovebox Cover

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