65 95... Removing And Installing/Replacing Luggage Compartment Equipment Carrier (Security)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right luggage compartment trim panel

Equipment carrier (1) is installed above battery (2). Release screws (5), lift equipment carrier (1) off battery, disconnect battery negative lead.

3 Relay carrier with relays and jumbo fuses

4 Fuse carrier, 10-slot

5 Retaining screws, equipment carrier

Fig 1: Identifying Equipment Carrier, Battery, Relay Carrier, Fuse Carrier, And Retaining Screws

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Overview, equipment carrier, components:

5 Distribution box

6 Expander rivet

7 Security control unit

8 Intercom system control unit

9 Panic Close power window module

10 Intercom system booster

Fig 2: Overview Of Equipment Carrier And Components

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Ground connections for control units are screwed to ground point (1) in luggage compartment on right.

Fig 3: Locating Ground Point In Luggage Compartment

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Release screws (1), remove expander rivet (2), detach distribution box (3) in direction of arrow; if necessary, disconnect plug connector and remove components.

Installation:

Secure components on equipment carrier, attach distribution box (3) and secure with plastic expander rivet (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Distribution Box, Expander Rivet, And Screws

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