61 13 042 Replacing Distribution Box (Luggage Compartment)

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WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery. See 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right . See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release expansion rivet (1).

Remove insulating mat (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivet And Insulating Mat

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release bolts (2).

Disengage distribution box in direction of arrow.

Disengage emergency actuator (3).

Fig 2: Disengaging Distribution Box

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove distribution box.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Remove fuses and relays.