Removing the rear 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 THE UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Fuses can become detached when unlocking the plug connections in the power distribution. Use suitable means to prevent the fuses from falling out.
Fuses can become detached when unlocking the plug connections in the power distribution. Use suitable means to prevent the fuses from falling out.
NOTE:
Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
- Unlock detents (1) and remove power distribution box (2) from holder (3).
- Open the lid (1).
- Loosen nut (2).
- Release the cable tie (3) on the positive battery cable (4).
- Remove positive battery cable (4).
- Unlock and disconnect all connectors.
- Remove the power distribution (5).