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

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WARNING: Observe Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL (CONVERTIBLE) .
Disconnect battery negative lead

E81/E87:

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

Fig 1: Unclipping 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 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 & Covers
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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: Pressing Locking Brackets

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