61 13 050 Removing and installing/replacing fuse box in passenger 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 trim for instrument panel at bottom right . See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM RIGHT .

Release screws (1).

Remove air duct (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct And Screw

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Release screw (1).

Slacken wiring harness in cable holder (2).

Fig 2: Slacken Wiring Harness In Cable Holder

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Screw

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Lever holders (1) at bulkhead out of fuse box (2) in direction of arrow.

Lower fuse box (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Lever Holders And Lower Fuse Box

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Turn fuse box (2) over and disconnect all plug connections (1).

Replacement:

Remove junction box electronics .

Remove fuses and relays.

Fig 6: Identifying Fuse Box And Plug Connections

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