E70/71 up to 09/09 only

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) on left and right at lock (2).

Installation:

Carry out function check on emergency release mechanism.

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable And Lock

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Installation:

Attach Bowden cable head (1) on left and right before inserting glove box, then insert glove box.

Feed in spacer (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable Head And Spacer

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