61 13 050 Removing and installing/replacing power distribution box in passenger compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT 
• Detach both battery cables for negative terminal in F03
• Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING

Disconnect plug connection (1) from power distribution box in passenger compartment (3) and junction box electronics.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 61 14 1AZ .

Feed out power distribution box in passenger compartment (3) from retaining clips (4) in direction of arrow.

Unlock and disconnect PLUG CONNECTIONS  behind.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Distribution Box, Plug Connection, Screws, And Retaining Clips

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Replacement: 

• Modify JUNCTION BOX ELECTRONICS 
• Modify fuses