61 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing distribution box (on battery) (Sedan)

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WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right. See 51 47 171 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON RIGHT .
Disconnect battery negative lead

Release screws (1) and remove bracket (2). Tightening torque, see 61 14 1AZ in 61 14 DISTRIBUTION BOX, CURRENT TERMINALS .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Bracket

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock plug housing (2) and release in direction of arrow.

Fold up covers on nuts (3).

Unscrew nuts (3). Tightening torque, see 61 21 2AZ in 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL .

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Disconnect plug connection of IBS cable (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Plug Housing, Nuts And Plug Connection Of IBS Cable

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Press locking brackets (2) downwards and unclip.

If necessary, using a screwdriver (1), expand locking bracket (2) at lower end and clip out.

Remove power distributor (3) towards top.

Fig 3: Removing Power Distributor

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