61 13 042 Replacing distribution box (luggage compartment)

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WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery. Refer to 61 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .

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

Open cover (1) and release nut underneath.

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

Disconnect plug connection (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Distribution Box Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove distribution box.

Fig 2: Locating Distribution Box Plug Connection

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Remove rib (1).

Fig 3: View Of Distribution Box Rib

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Replacement:

Remove fuses and relays.