61 13 040 Replacing Distribution Box (Passenger Compartment)
WARNING:
Observe safety instructions
for handling vehicle battery. See 61 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
- Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left . See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL
- Remove right glovebox with housing . See 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING (WITHOUT ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTION) and/or 51 16 367 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING (WITH ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTION)
Release screws (1) and remove distribution box (2).
Unlock and disconnect all plug connections (1).
Unlock relay base (3) and disconnect.
Fold up covers (2) from battery positive cable.
Release nut underneath.
Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ . See 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL
Remove battery positive lead from fuse box.
Installation:
Make sure battery positive lead is correctly seated on fuse box.
Replacement:
Remove fuses.