61 14 035 Remove & install/replace power distribution box front positive battery cable

WARNING: High-voltage system - risk of serious injury or death.
The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work :
Disconnect HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM from power
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling electric/hybrid vehicles.

WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT
Remove FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WELL

Unlock latch mechanisms (1) and release power distribution box positive battery cable (2) out of holder (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Releasing Power Distribution Box For Positive Battery Cable From Holder

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Release upper housing section (1) from lower housing section (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Releasing Upper Housing Section From Power Distribution Box For Positive Battery Cable

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Installation note:

Retaining lugs must not be missing or damaged.

Ensure upper housing section (1) engages correctly.

Fig 3: Locating Retaining Lugs

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NOTE: Label positive pole flat cables to prevent incorrect assembly.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 61 14 1AZ .

Remove positive pole flat cables (2) from power distribution box positive battery cable (5).

Unscrew nut (3).

Tightening torque 61 14 2AZ .

Remove positive pole flat cable (4) from power distribution box positive battery cable (5).

Installation note:

Risk of short circuits.

Make sure all positive pole flat cables (2; 4) are fitted correctly.

Fig 4: Identifying Positive Pole Flat Cables And Nuts

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Release middle part (1) of latch mechanisms and remove from power distribution box positive battery cable (2).

Fig 5: Locating Middle Part Of Latch Mechanisms

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NOTE: Label positive pole flat cables to prevent incorrect assembly.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 61 14 2AZ .

Remove positive pole flat cables (2) from power distribution box positive battery cable (3).

Fig 6: Identifying Positive Pole Flat Cables And Nuts

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Installation note:

Risk of short circuits.

Make sure positive pole flat cables (2) are fitted correctly.