51 16 366 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on right. See 51 43 075 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, On A-Pillar, Right .
If necessary, remove trim for instrument panel at bottom right. See 51 45 181 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bottom Right Trim For Instrument Panel .

NOTE:

Open glovebox.

Unclip pin (1) from retaining strap (2).

Fig 1: Removing Pin Clip From Retaining Strap

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Unclip pin (1) from shock absorber (2).

Fig 2: Removing Pin Clip From Shock Absorber

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Release screws (1).

Release screws (2) and pull back right glovebox with housing (3).

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove right glovebox with housing (3).

Fig 3: Removing Screws

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