61 13 042 Replacing Distribution Box (Luggage Compartment)

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WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery. See 61 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Remove control unit cover
Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections

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Detach plug connection (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect.

Unlock plug housing (2) and disconnect.

Fold up covers (4).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ . See 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL

Pull distribution box upwards out of control unit receptacle.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections, Plug Housing & Covers

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Replacement:

Remove fuses and relays.