61 14... Replace front power distribution box

Special tools required: 

• 61 0 316
• 61 0 317
• 61 0 325

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD 
• Remove FRONT POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 

Removal: 

Release latch mechanisms and remove SV fuse module (1) from power distribution box (2).

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Take notes, and photographs where necessary, of fuse assignment and relay assignment.

Remove all fuses and relays from power distribution box (1).

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Release cover of positive supply (1) at latch mechanisms and remove from power distribution box (2).

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Release and remove positive battery cable (1) at nut.

Enter cable assignment according to pin no. (see rear side of power distribution box in table shown at the end of these instructions) and photograph if necessary.

Attention! In the case of several different cable colors these cables must be marked again.

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Open all locking pins at power distribution box and at new part.

Detail (A) shows closed locking pin, detail (B) shows open locking pin.

Unpin all cables at power distribution box using a special tool 61 0 316, 61 0 317, 61 0 325.

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Installation: 

Pin cable according to the noted pin no. in power distribution box.

Close locking pins at power distribution box.

Detail (A) shows closed locking pin, detail (B) shows open locking pin.

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Turn power distribution box over.

Tighten positive battery cable (1) at nut.

Tightening torque 61 14 2AZ .

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Fit cover of positive supply (1) at power distribution box (2).

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Join all fuses and relays according to the noted assignment diagram in power distribution box (1).

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Join SV fuse module (1) in power distribution box (2).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 
• Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY EARTH LEAD 

Pin no.	Cable color
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
217