61 13 040 Replacing distribution box (passenger compartment)
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WARNING:
Observe safety instructions
for handling vehicle battery.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel on right . See 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
- Disconnect negative battery cable .
- 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 .
Release screws (1) and remove distribution box (2).
Disconnect all plug connections (1).
Unlock relay base (3) and disconnect.
Open cover (2) on positive battery cable and release nut underneath.
Tightening torque, see 61 21 2AZ in 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL
Disconnect positive battery cable from distribution box.
Installation:
Make sure positive battery cable is correctly seated on fuse box.
Replacement:
Remove fuses.