61 13... Removing and installing/replacing distribution box/battery positive terminal (luggage compartment) armor plating (Security)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel on right  . See 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
• Remove device holder  . See protective cover .
• Disconnect battery negative lead  

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

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Distribution Box

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

Fig 2: Identifying Insulation

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

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Retaining Bracket And Positive Terminal

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

Fig 4: Identifying Insulation

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

Fig 5: Identifying Damping Strip

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