61 13 042 Replacing distribution box (luggage compartment)

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WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel on right . See 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Disconnect negative battery cable

Security version:

Remove protective cover from distribution box/battery positive terminal (luggage compartment)

Open cover (1) and release nut underneath.

Tightening torque, see 61 21 2AZ in 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL

Disconnect plug connection (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove distribution box.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Security replacement only:

Remove rib (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Rib

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Remove rib (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Rib

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Replacement:

Remove fuses and relays.