51 16 366 Removing and installing/replacing right glovebox with housing

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Remove bottom left TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .
Remove USB INTERFACE CONNECTING SOCKET .

Release screw (1) on glovebox (2) at top.

Tightening torque 51 16 16AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Glovebox And Screw

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Release screws (1) on glovebox (2) at bottom.

Tightening torque 51 16 16AZ .

Remove glovebox (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection behind.

Replacement:

Remove GLOVEBOX LIGHT .

Fig 2: Removing Glovebox
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