681519 Removing and installing glove box
WM 681519 Removing and installing glove box
Technical values
Preliminary work
1. Remove cupholder in dashboard. -> 683019 Removing and installing cupholder - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
2. Remove dashboard cover on the passenger's side. -> 701619 Removing and installing dashboard cover - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
3. Remove cover under dashboard on the passenger's side. -> 702219 Removing and installing cover under dashboard - section on "Removing" 702219 Removing and installing cover under dashboard
4. Disconnect the battery and wait one minute. -> 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery - section on "Information" 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
Removing glove box
WARNING
Incorrect handling of airbag units
- Triggering of airbag unit
- System faults can occur
-> Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
-> A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.
-> Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
-> Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
-> Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
-> Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.
-> Replace damaged parts during removal.
-> Always position the airbag unit in such a way that the airbag opening is facing upwards.
-> If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be stored in a safe place.
-> Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.
-> Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.
-> Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.
-> Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.
-> Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.
Installation position of glove box
1. Loosen glove box.
1.1. Unscrew fastening screw for ventilation duct -1-.
Detaching mounting for ventilation duct
1.2. Unscrew fastening screws -1- at the side.
Detaching mounting at the sides
1.3. Unscrew fastening screws for strut for knee airbag -1-.
Loosening screws on strut for knee airbag
1.4. Unscrew fastening screws -1- at the top.
Loosening glove box screws at the top
1.5. Open the glove box.
Opening the glove box
1.6. Unscrew fastening screws -1- in the glove box.
Loosening glove box screws
1.7. Unscrew inner fastening screws -1- at the top.
Loosening inner screws at the top
2. Remove the glove box.
Removing glove box
3. Pull off hose for glove box cooling.
Pulling off hose
4. Release wire harness.
4.1. Pull off plug connection for footwell light.
Disconnecting footwell light
4.2. Unclip retaining clips for wire harness.
Releasing wire harness
4.3. Release plug connection for knee airbag -a- and pull it off -B-.
Disconnecting plug connection for knee airbag
4.4. Release plug connection for plug socket -a- and pull it off -B-.
Disconnecting plug connection
4.5. Pull off plug connection for glove box light.
Pulling off plug connection for glove box light
4.6. Release plug connection for contact switch for glove box light -a- and remove it -B-.
Disconnecting plug connection
Installing glove box
1. Secure wire harness.
1.1. Clip in fixing clips for wire harness.
Clipping in wire harness
1.2. Connect plug connection for contact switch for glove box light until it engages securely.
Connecting plug connection
1.3. Connect plug connection for plug socket until it engages securely.
Connecting plug connection for plug socket
1.4. Connect plug connection for glove box light.
Connecting plug connection for glove box light
1.5. Check that the plug connection for the glove box light is seated securely.
1.6. Connect plug connection for footwell light.
Connecting plug connection for footwell light
1.7. Open locking mechanism on plug connection for knee airbag -a- and connect plug connection -B-.
Connecting plug connection for knee airbag
1.8. Check that the plug connection for the knee airbag is locked correctly.
2. Connect hose for glove box cooling.
Connecting hose for glove box cooling
3. Place glove box in installation position.
Positioning glove box
4. Secure the glove box.
4.1. Screw in inner fastening screws -1- at the top => Tightening torque: 3.2 Nm (2 ftlb.).
Securing inner glove box at the top
4.2. Screw in fastening screws -1- on the inside => Tightening torque: 3.2 Nm (2 ftlb.).
Securing glove box on the inside
4.3. Screw in fastening screws -1- at the top => Tightening torque: 3.2 Nm (2 ftlb.).
Securing glove box at the top
4.4. Close glove box lid.
Closing glove box lid
4.5. Screw in fastening screws -1- at the side => Tightening torque: 3.2 Nm (2 ftlb.).
Securing glove box at the side
4.6. Screw in fastening screws -1- for strut for knee airbag=> Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)+/-0.8 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.).
Securing strut for knee airbag
4.7. Screw in fastening screw -1- for ventilation duct => Tightening torque: 3.2 Nm (2 ftlb.).
Securing ventilation duct
Subsequent work
1. Install dashboard cover on the passenger's side. -> 701619 Removing and installing dashboard cover - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
2. Install cover under dashboard on passenger's side. -> 702219 Removing and installing cover under dashboard - section on "Installing" 702219 Removing and installing cover under dashboard
3. Install cupholder in dashboard. -> 683019 Removing and installing cupholder - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
4. Connect the battery. -> 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery - section on "Information" 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery