61 13 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Distribution Box/Battery Positive Terminal (Luggage Compartment) Armour Plating (Security)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON SIDE PANEL ON RIGHT
• Remove DEVICE HOLDER
• Disconnect battery negative lead

Release screws (1), remove armour plating for distribution box (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Distribution Box And Screw

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Check insulation (1), inner side, of distribution box armour plating for damage. Danger of short circuits.

Fig 2: Identifying Insulation Inner Side

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Release battery retaining bracket (1), remove armour plating for positive terminal (2) upwards.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Bracket And Positive Terminal

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Check insulation (1), inner side, of positive terminal armour plating for damage. Danger of short circuits.

Fig 4: Identifying Insulation Inner Side Of Positive Terminal Armour Plating

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If necessary, replace damping strip (1) for positive terminal armour plating.

Fig 5: Identifying Damping Strip

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