61 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing power distributor (on battery) (from 03/2007)

WARNING: Observe safety instructions . See 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY or 61 20... INFORMATION ON AGM BATTERY for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

E81/E87:

Unclip trim (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim

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Release screws (1) and remove bracket (2). Tightening torque 61 14 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Bracket And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, release wiring harness fasteners from power distributor.

Open covers (2) and release nuts underneath.

Tightening torque

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61 21 4AZ

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection
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Press locking brackets (2) downwards and unclip.

If necessary, using a screwdriver (1), expand locking bracket (2) at lower end and clip out.

Remove power distributor (3) towards top.

Fig 4: Removing Power Distributor Using Screwdriver

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