Removing the low power distribution box

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Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SEAT AND THE REAR SEAT BACKREST (NOT FOR THE SA465 PASS-THROUGH SYSTEM) .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .

Unclip the cover (1) at the detents.

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Unfasten nut (1).
Remove positive battery cable and secure at side.
Loosen screws (2).
Remove positive battery cables and secure at side.
Unlock and disconnect all connectors (3).

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Unclip the cover (1) at the detents.

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Loosen all the nuts (1).

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Loosen plastic nuts (1).
Remove the power distribution box (2).

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Unclip cable with holder (1).
Open lock (2) towards the top.
Detach connectors (3).

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