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How to Remove the Glove Compartment in the BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Glove compartment

In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the passenger glove compartment in the BMW 3 Series, a very simple and quick operation. First, position yourself in the right seat, then open the drawer, empty it, and using a long Phillips screwdriver, remove the four indicated screws. Next, grasp the compartment by the top edge, push it down, and disengage it from the dashboard. At this point, disconnect the internal light connector, connect it to the replacement part, and install the latter by simply following the reverse procedure.

Updated on 29 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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