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61 14 005 Removing and installing/replacing distribution box (front)

WARNING:

High-voltage system - danger to life!

The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work  :

WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 14 1AZ .

Maneuver out power distribution box together with bracket (2) from instrument panel mounting bracket (3).

Maneuver out power distribution box together with bracket (2) in direction of footwell

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Mounting Bracket And Screws
G11109875Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections in area (1).

Remove power distribution box together with bracket (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure all plug connections are correctly locked.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Distribution Box Bracket And Plug Connections
G11109876Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Release catches (1).

Remove power distribution box (2) from bracket (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Power Distribution Box, Catches And Bracket
G11109877Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.


WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 14 1AZ .

Maneuver out power distribution box together with bracket (2) from instrument panel mounting bracket (3).

Maneuver out power distribution box together with bracket (2) in direction of footwell

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Mounting Bracket And Screws
G11109875Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections in area (1).

Remove power distribution box together with bracket (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure all plug connections are correctly locked.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Distribution Box Bracket And Plug Connections
G11109876Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Release catches (1).

Remove power distribution box (2) from bracket (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Power Distribution Box, Catches And Bracket
G11109877Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.