51 16 360 Removing and installing right glove box

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Pull trim panelling backwards to remove.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Panelling

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Loosen bolts.

Fig 2: Loosening Bolts At Arrow

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Unclip shock absorber and catch band. Pull glovebox backwards to remove.

Fig 3: Uncliping Shock Absorber And Catch Band

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Twist glovebox, remove connector from accumulator light and remove glovebox.

Fig 4: Removing Glovebox

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