61 14 035 Remove/install/replace power distribution box front positive battery cable

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT

NOTE: Graphics shown on the F20 by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

Turn locks (1) 90° counterclockwise.

Unlock catch (3).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Locks, Catch And Cover

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

Disengage cover (2) in direction of arrow and take off.

Release nut from positive wire (3) and remove retaining bracket (3).

Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ

Installation note:

Make sure all plug connections are correctly latched.

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Bracket

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Make sure cover (2) is correctly locked.

Risk of short circuits!

Ensure positive wire (3) is correctly seated.

Release latch mechanism (arrow) and pull relay carrier (1) up and out of power distribution box.

Release nut from flat positive terminal wire (2) and remove flat positive terminal wire (2).

Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ .

Installation note:

Risk of short circuits!

Make sure flat positive terminal wire (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Relay Carrier, Latch Mechanism, Positive Wire, And Flat Positive Terminal Wire

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Release nuts (1) and remove power distribution box.

Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Power Distribution Box Nuts

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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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