61 13 042 Replacing Distribution Box (Luggage 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
Disconnect negative battery cable

Security version:

Remove PROTECTIVE COVER from distribution box/battery positive terminal (luggage compartment)

Open cover (1) and release nut underneath.

Tightening torque: 61 21 2AZ . See BATTERY WITH TERMINAL for specs.

Disconnect plug connection (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove distribution box.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Screw

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Security replacement only:

Remove rib (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Rib

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Remove rib (1).

Fig 4: Removing Rib

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Replacement:

Remove fuses and relays.