61 13 050 Removing and installing/replacing interior fuse box

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Flap In Luggage Compartment Panel on right
Remove battery cover
Disconnect Negative Battery cable
Remove right Glovebox with housing
Remove Junction Box

Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connector (2).

Open cap (3) and release nut underneath.

For tightening torque refer to 61 13 1AZ. in 61 13 FUSE BOX

Remove battery positive lead from fuse box.

Installation:

Make sure positive battery cable is correctly seated on fuse box.

Fig 1: Identifying Cap, Plug Connector And Screw

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Detach plug connectors (1) from back of fuse box (2).

NOTE: Write down colors and positions of plug connectors before removing.

Replacement:

Remove fuses and relays.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connectors And Back Of Fuse Box

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