61 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing distribution box (rear)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT

Raise luggage compartment floor trim panel (1) at handle (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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Open storage tray in luggage compartment floor at front (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Front Luggage Compartment Floor Storage Tray

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 35 8AZ .

Remove power distribution box (2) from guide (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Power Distribution Box From Guide

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Release and disconnect all plug connections in area (1).

Remove power distribution box (2)

Installation note:

Make sure all plug connections are correctly locked.

Fig 4: Identifying Power Distribution Box And Plug Connections

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