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 Battery Negative Lead
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 battery positive lead is correctly seated on fuse box.

Fig 1: Identifying Interior Fuse Box Mounting Screws, Plug Connector And Cap

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

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

Replacement:

Remove fuses and relays.

Build date up to 09/2005:

Replace Interior Fuse Box With One With A New Build Date.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connectors And Fuse Box

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