61 13 042 Replacing distribution box (luggage compartment)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES and cables.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
E72 Only: Disconnect Both negative battery cables.
Remove FLAP IN RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

E70:

Release expanding rivets (1).

Remove insulating mat (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivets And Insulating Mat

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release wiring harness fastener (2) on distribution box.

Release screws (3).

Pull distribution box forwards slightly in direction of arrow.

Feed emergency actuator (4) out of distribution box.

Fig 2: Pulling Distribution Box

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove distribution box.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Remove fuses and relays.