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:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove flap in right luggage compartment wheel arch trim . See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .

E70:

Release expansion rivets (1).

Remove insulating mat (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion 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: Identifying Plug Connection And Wiring Harness Fastener

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove distribution box.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection And Distribution Box

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Replacement:

Remove fuses and relays.