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61 14... Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary power distribution box

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.

Follow instructions for DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Follow instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).

Unclip cable (2) and lay to one side.

Release auxiliary power distribution box (3) in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Auxiliary Power Distribution Box
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Release cover (1) from latch mechanisms and remove.

Fig 2: Locating Cover Latch Mechanisms
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Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms
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Undo Latch mechanisms (1) and remove connector support (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Auxiliary Power Distribution Box Connector Support
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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 12 1AZ .

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque 61 12 1AZ .

Unscrew nut (3).

Tightening torque 61 12 1AZ .

Slacken nut (4).

Tightening torque 61 12 1AZ .

Slacken nut (5).

Tightening torque 61 12 1AZ .

Feed out auxiliary power distribution box (6).

Fig 5: Identifying Auxiliary Power Distribution Box And Nuts
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Installation note: 

Retaining lugs (1) on the auxiliary power distribution box (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 6: Identifying Auxiliary Power Distribution Box Retaining Lugs
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Installation note: 

The auxiliary power distribution box must engage correctly in holder (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Auxiliary Power Distribution Box Holder
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