61 13 042 Replacing Distribution Box (Luggage Compartment)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2010 BMW M6, 2009 BMW M6, 2008 BMW M6, 2007 BMW M6, and 2006 BMW M6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 .
Remove control unit cover
Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Unlocking Plug Connections (1)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach plug connection (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect.

Unlock plug housing (2) and disconnect.

Fold up covers (4).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque, refer to 61 21 2AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

Pull distribution box upwards out of control unit receptacle.

Fig 2: Removing Distribution Box (Luggage Compartment)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Remove fuses and relays.