61 31 465 Removing and installing/replacing relay/module (in device holder on left)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel, see 51 47 102 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Disconnect battery negative lead, see 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead

Release screws (1).

Remove electronics box cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Electronics Box Cover Screws

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Detach relay.

Fig 2: Identifying Relay

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