61 14 010 Removing and installing/renewing power distribution box (on battery)

WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .

Necessary preliminary work

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Additionally E70 Security (optional equipment 106):
Disconnect Security positive battery cable.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Open cover, release nut (3) underneath and disconnect positive battery cable. Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ .

Open cover (5) and release nut (4). Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ .

Using a suitable tool, expand locking bracket (6) at lower end and clip out.

Lift power distribution box (2) out of battery.

Fig 1: Expanding Locking Bracket Using Suitable Tool

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