61 13 040 Replacing distribution box (passenger compartment)
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WARNING:
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery, refer to 61 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel, refer to 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left, refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .
- Remove right glovebox with housing, refer to 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING (WITHOUT ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTION) 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, refer to 61 21 2AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .
Remove battery positive lead from fuse box.
Installation:
Make sure battery positive lead is correctly seated on fuse box.
Replacement:
Remove fuses.