51 16 368 Replacing right glove box with housing

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Special tools required:

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When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary work:

Modify GLOVE BOX COVER including damper

Release screws (2) of cover panel (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 15AZ .

Remove cover panel (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws Of Cover Panel

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Remove GLOVE BOX LIGHT (1).

Unlock fuse carrier cover (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Fuse Carrier Cover

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Lever out left and right protective caps (1) from storage compartment (2) using special tool 00 9 327 and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Protective Caps From Storage Compartment Using Special Tool (00 9 327)

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Release screws (1) on storage compartment (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 16AZ .

Pull out storage compartment (2) toward the front and set aside.

Fig 4: Identifying Storage Compartment And Screws

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Unclip left and right snap-in sockets (1) and slip out of glove box housing (2).

Fig 5: Locating Clips Of Snap-In Socket

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