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

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





Warning!
Version with active knee protector:
Follow [1][2]Safety Regulations for Handling Components with Gas Generators 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 51 45 181 Removing and Installing/Replacing Bottom Right Trim For Instrument Panel
- Disconnect battery negative lead Instructions for Disconnecting and Connecting Battery





Release screws (1) and (2).
Pull glovebox (3) with housing towards rear until Bowden cable is accessible.





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).





Version with active knee protector:

Warning!
Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) for active knee protector Unlocking/Locking Airbag Plug Connections.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Remove glovebox (3).





Version without active knee protector:
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove glovebox (2).





Installation Note:
Adjust glovebox (1) to instrument panel (2):
A = - approx. 5 mm
B = - approx. 4 mm (center)
Check function.





Version with active knee protector:

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