61 13 040 Replacing distribution box (passenger compartment)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel on right. Refer to 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left. Refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove right glovebox with housing. Refer to 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING .

Release screws (1) and remove distribution box (2).

Fig 1: Locating Distribution Box Retaining Screws

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Disconnect all plug connections (1).

Unlock relay base (3) and disconnect.

Open cover (2) on positive battery cable and release nut underneath.

Tightening torque, refer to 61 21 2AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE - E60 .

Disconnect positive battery cable from distribution box.

Installation:

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

Replacement:

Remove fuses.

Fig 2: Identifying Distribution Box Plug Connections

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