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

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WARNING: Observe Safety Instructions for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Flap in luggage compartment panel on right
Disconnect Battery Negative Lead

Release screws (1) and remove bracket (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Distribution Box Mounting Screws And Bracket

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock plug housing (2) and release in direction of arrow.

Fold up covers on nuts (3).

Unscrew nuts (3).

For tightening torque refer to 61 21 2AZ in 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL .

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections (4).

Disconnect plug connection of IBS cable (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Plug Housing, Nut And IBS Cable

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

Remove distribution box (3) towards top.

Fig 3: Identifying Screwdriver, Bracket And Distribution Box

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