51 16 378 Removing and installing/renewing hinge for upper glovebox lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GLOVE COMPARTMENT
Remove UPPER GLOVEBOX LID

Close glovebox lid.

Release tab washer (1) and remove pin (2).

Open glovebox lid.

Disconnect spring (3).

Release screw (4).

Feed out damping element (5).

Installation:

Replace tab washer (1) and pin (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Glovebox Lid Spring, Tab Washer, Pin, Screw And Damping Element

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Release screws (1).

Take off holder (2).

Feed out hinge (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Glovebox Lid Hinge, Holder And Screw

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Installation:

Spring (1) must not be damaged.

If necessary, pull out shaft (2) and replace faulty bushings (4).

Markings (3) on bushing (4) and hinge must line up.

Fig 3: Identifying Spring, Shaft And Bushing With Marking

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