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



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

Special tools required:
- 00 9 317

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:
- Disconnect negative battery cable
- Remove right glovebox

Release screws (1 and 2).







Installation:
Replace screws (2).
19AZ Airbag module for knee protection (replace screws): 8 Nm

NOTE: Secure right glovebox with housing (4) against falling out.

Lever out right glovebox with housing (4) using special tool 00 9 317 at retaining points (3) and remove.
Unlock and disconnect plug connection on airbag module and switch for glovebox light.

NOTE: Do not lose nuts (5) belonging to screws (2), detach if necessary.







Installation:
Replace retainers (1).
Make sure clips (1) are correctly seated in associated mountings.

Replacement:
- Remove airbag module for front passenger knee protection
- Remove damper for glovebox
- If necessary, remove switch for glovebox light
- If necessary, press both bearing pins (3) in direction of arrow out of right glovebox with housing (2).