51 16 360 Removing and installing right glovebox (without active knee protector only)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2005 BMW 745i, 2005 BMW 745Li, 2004 BMW 745i, 2004 BMW 745Li, and 2003 BMW 745i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom right, refer to 51 45 181 Removing and installing instrument panel trim at bottom right

Open glovebox.

Release clip (1) and detach retaining strap (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Clip And Detaching Retaining Strap

G03290296

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release clip (1) and detach damper (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Clip And Detaching Damper

G03290297

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Close glovebox.

Release screws (1) and remove counter-supports (2).

Fig 3: Removing Counter-Supports

G03290298

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock glovebox (3) and remove.

Installation:

Adjust glovebox (1) to instrument panel (2):

A = approx. 5 mm

B = approx. 4 mm (centre)

Check function.

Fig 4: Adjusting Glovebox To Instrument Panel

G03290299

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.