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Old 03-25-2008, 02:42 PM
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Default Glovebox Removal/Install Procedure...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/70770/glovebox.jpg"></center><p>1 - Glove compartment Removal:

Disconnect instrument panel cover - 2 -. Open glove compartment cover.

Remove three bolts - 3 - at top in depressions of glove compartment - 1 -.

Remove outside bolts - 5 - (2x) from the side.

Remove bolts - 4 - (2x) from the footwell out from below.

Remove glove compartment downward.

Remove connector - 6 - of glove compartment light.

Disconnect harness connectors to electrical components in glove compartment where applicable.

Installing:

Installation is reverse of removal.

2 - Instrument panel cover

Removing:

3 - Bolts (3x) Tightening torque 5 Nm
4 - Screws, (2x) Tightening torque 5 Nm
5 - Screws, (2x) Tightening torque 5 Nm
6 - Electrical connection
7 - Instrument panel
Old 03-25-2008, 06:59 PM
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Default Re: oh god yes

funny, my dealer attempted to fix it by placing a small piece of felt on the latch coming out of the panel. It worked for about a week until the felt flattened out. Dealers suck!
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Default make sure your wheels aren't bent

that glovebox rattle could mean you've got a bad wheel
Old 03-26-2008, 03:20 AM
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It looks like richib86 and ToblertheDog have you covered above. It took me only a few minutes.
Old 03-31-2008, 12:08 PM
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You guys rock. Thanks for the detailed writeup. Like you said, easy
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