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

Model: BMW Serie 3 F31, F30 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Glove compartment

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As you can see in this tutorial, removing the glove compartment in a BMW 3 Series is an extremely simple and quick task. First, go to the passenger side, then disconnect the door seal and unclip the outer panel of the dashboard.

Next, remove the screw indicated with a T25 Torx wrench, then proceed to remove the lower bolts with a 10mm socket wrench and take out the panel. At this point, just unscrew the remaining screws indicated, remove the airbag module only after disconnecting the battery, and take out the entire glove compartment.


Updated on 18 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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