51 16 365 Removing and installing/replacing glove box cover

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

Release damper (1) from retaining bracket (2) and twist approx. 40° in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Releasing Damper From Retaining Bracket

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Release hinge bolt (1) from stop and twist until hinge bolt (1) can be pulled out.

Repeat process on second hinge bolt (1).

Feed out glove box lid.

Fig 2: Releasing Hinge Bolt From Stop

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Installation:

Feed in glove box lid.

Insert hinge bolt (1) and clip in to stop.

Repeat procedure for second hinge bolt (1).

Fig 3: Inserting Hinge Bolt

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Lock damper (1) on retaining bracket (2).

Fig 4: Locking Damper On Retaining Bracket

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