51 16 367 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing (with active knee protection)

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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners. Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim
Disconnect battery negative lead

Subsequent work is described in:

"Removing right glovebox with housing (without active knee protection)".