61 14... Replace front power distribution box

Special tools required:

WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove FRONT POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX

NOTE: Removal and installation are described separately.

Removal:

Release screw (1) and detach power distribution box (2) from holder power distribution box (3).

Fig 1: Locating Power Distribution Box And Screw

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NOTE: Use this operation for all existing SV fuse modules (1).

Release latch mechanisms and remove SV fuse module (1) from power distribution box (2).

Fig 2: Locating SV Fuse Module Latch Mechanisms

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Take notes, and photographs where necessary, of fuse assignment and relay assignment.

Remove all fuses and relays from power distribution box (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Power Distribution Box

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Release cover of B+ feed (1) on latch mechanisms and remove.

Fig 4: Locating Cover Of B+ Feed On Latch Mechanisms

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Turn power distribution box over.

Release and remove positive battery cable (1) at nut.

Enter cable assignment according to pin no. (see rear side of power distribution box) in table and photograph if necessary.

IMPORTANT: In the case of several different cable colors these cables must be marked again.

Fig 5: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Nut

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Open all locking pins at power distribution box and at new part.

Detail (A) shows closed locking pin, detail (B) shows open locking pin.

Unpin all cables running through front of power distribution box by means of special tool 61 0 316 , 61 0 317 , 61 0 325 .

Fig 6: Identifying Power Distribution Box Locking Pins

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Installation:

Pin cable according to the noted pin no. in power distribution box.

Close locking pins at power distribution box.

Detail (A) shows closed locking pin, detail (B) shows open locking pin.

Fig 7: Identifying Power Distribution Box Locking Pins

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Turn power distribution box over.

Tighten positive battery cable (1) at nut.

Fig 8: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Nut

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Join all fuses and relays according to the noted assignment diagram in power distribution box (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Power Distribution Box

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NOTE: Use this operation for all existing SV fuse modules (1).

Join SV fuse module (1) in power distribution box (2).

NOTE: Ensure correct locking.

Fig 10: Locating SV Fuse Module Latch Mechanisms

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Attach power distribution box (2) to holder power distribution box (3) and tighten screw (1).

Fig 11: Locating Power Distribution Box And Screw

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Required follow-up work:

Install FRONT POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX
Connect BATTERY EARTH LEAD

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Pin no.	Cable color
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202
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217

Pin no.	Cable color
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202
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Pin no.	Cable color
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2
3
4
5
6
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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23
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27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
217