61 35 107 Removing and installing or replacing junction box electronics

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
E72 Only: Disconnect Both negative battery cables.
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AT BOTTOM RIGHT .

Release screws (1).

Remove air duct (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Slacken wiring harness in cable holder (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Holder And Screw

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Release screw (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Passenger Compartment Fuse Box Screw

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Lever holders (1) at bulkhead out of passenger compartment fuse box (2) in direction of arrow.

Lower passenger compartment fuse box (2).

Fig 4: Pushing Lever Holders At Bulkhead Out Of Fuse Box

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

Pull junction box electronics (2) in direction of arrow out of passenger compartment fuse box.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove junction box electronics (2).

Installation:

Make sure junction box electronics (2) is correctly seated in passenger compartment fuse box.

Fig 6: Pulling Junction Box Electronics

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .