51 16 366 Removing and installing right glove box with housing
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When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left. See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) .
- Remove side panel on dashboard. See 51 45... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD ON LEFT OR RIGHT or 51 45... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD (WITH SWITCH FOR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION) ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Release side (1) and lower screws (2) and (3).
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Open glove box cover (3) if necessary.
Release upper screws (1) on glove box (2).
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Pull glove box (2) down at a slant until glove box (2) disengages.
Installation note:
Glove box (2) must engage noticeably when it is slid into place.
Disconnect plug connections (1) on damper (3) and glove box light (2).
Slip out glove box and set aside.