61 14 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Power Distributor (On Battery) (From 03/2007)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

E81/E87:

Unclip trim (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Unclip Trim

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Release screws (1) and remove bracket (2). Tightening torque, see 61 14 1AZ in 61 14 DISTRIBUTION BOX, CURRENT TERMINALS .

Fig 2: Identifying Bracket And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, release wiring harness fasteners from power distributor.

Open covers (2) and release nuts underneath.

Tightening torque

61 21 2AZ. 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL
61 21 4AZ. 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection
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Press locking brackets (2) downwards and unclip.

If necessary, using a screwdriver (1), expand locking bracket (2) at lower end and clip out.

Remove power distributor (3) towards top.

Fig 4: Identifying Locking Brackets & Power Distributor

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