61 14 035 Remove and install/replace power distribution box of positive battery cable (from 02/13)

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT
Remove COWL PANEL COVER

NOTE: Removal and installation are described separately.

Removal:

Release screws (1).

Remove attachment part of partition wall (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Partition Wall And Screws

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Release cable strap (1).

Unlock and disconnect connector (2).

Loosen the nut from positive wire (3) and remove positive wire (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Positive Wire, Connector And Cable Strap

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Loosen latch mechanism (1) and pull off socket (2) upwards.

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanism And Socket

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Loosen and remove cover (1) upwards.

Loosen the nut (2) and unthread positive wire.

Release nuts (3 and 4).

Pull out the power distribution box (5).

Fig 4: Identifying Power Distribution Box, Cover And Nuts

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Installation:

Installation note:

Install power distribution box (2) as displayed in diagram with washers (1) and new nut (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Power Distribution Box, Washers And Nut

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Installation note:

Ensure that the washers are on threaded bolt.

Insert power distribution box (5).

Tighten nut (4).

Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ .

Tighten new nut (3).

Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Power Distribution Box, Cover And Nuts

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Thread positive wire and tighten with nut (2).

Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ .

Insert and close cover.

Connect socket (2) from top to power distribution box.

Installation note:

Ensure correct latch mechanism (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Latch Mechanism And Socket

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Connect all connectors (2).

Tighten positive wire (3) using nut.

Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ

Replace cable tie (1).

Installation note:

Pay attention to correct latch mechanism of all connectors.

Risk of short circuits!

Ensure positive wire (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 8: Identifying Positive Wire, Connector And Cable Strap

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Remove attachment part of partition wall (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Partition Wall And Screws

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