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

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling the vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
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: 2 Nm.

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

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

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Plug connection, e.g. on the power distribution box:

Lift lock (1) with a suitable tool.

Pull off plug connection (2) upwards.

Fig 2: Lifting Lock And Pulling Off Plug Connection

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Plug connection of the positive battery cable on the power distribution box:

Press into the opening (2) using a suitable tool (1).

Pull off plug connection (3) upwards.

Unlock and disconnect all other PLUG CONNECTIONS .

Fig 3: Lifting Lock And Pulling Off Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Remount the JUNCTION BOX ELECTRONICS
Remount the fuses