61 13 050 Removing and installing/replacing interior fuse box

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Flap In Luggage Compartment Panel on right
• Remove battery cover
• Disconnect Battery Negative Lead 
• Remove right Glovebox with housing
• Remove Junction Box 

Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connector (2).

Open cap (3) and release nut underneath.

For tightening torque refer to 61 13 1AZ in 61 13 FUSE BOX .

Remove battery positive lead from fuse box.

Installation: 

Make sure battery positive lead is correctly seated on fuse box.

Fig 1: Identifying Interior Fuse Box Mounting Screws, Plug Connector And Cap

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Detach plug connectors (1) from back of fuse box (2).

Replacement: 

Remove fuses and relays.

Build date up to 09/2005: 

Replace Interior Fuse Box With One With A New Build Date. 

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connectors And Fuse Box

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