51 16 367 Removing And Installing Right Glovebox (With Active Knee Protector) With Housing

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WARNING:

Version with active knee protector:

FOLLOW safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove the glovebox (risk of damage to active knee protector).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AT BOTTOM RIGHT
Disconnect battery negative lead

Release screws (1) and (2).

Pull glovebox (3) with housing towards rear until Bowden cable is accessible.

Fig 1: Identifying Glovebox And Screws

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Version up to MY 2004:

Lever out lock (1) towards front and detach Bowden cable (2).

Version from MY 2005:

Lever out lock (1) towards rear and detach Bowden cable (2) upwards.

Unhook Bowden cable nipple (3).

Fig 2: Detaching Bowden Cable

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Version with active knee protector:

WARNING:

Unlock and disconnect PLUG CONNECTION (1) FOR ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTOR .

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Remove glovebox (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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Installation:

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

A = approx. 5 mm

B = approx. 4 mm (center)

Check function.

Fig 4: Identifying Glovebox And Instrument Panel

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Version with active knee protector:

IMPORTANT:

Cable (1) on glovebox (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Cable And Glovebox

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