61 13 050 Removing and installing or replacing fuse box in passenger compartment (built after 03/2007)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right glovebox with housing. See 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING .
Remove Junction box

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release wiring harness fastener (2) from fuse box interior (6).

Release screws (3).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Carefully fold fuse box interior (6) forwards, feeding battery positive lead (4) in direction of arrow out of fuse box interior holder (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Wiring Harness Fastener, Fuse Box Interior, Screws And Battery Positive Lead

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Disconnect all plug connections (1) on reverse side of fuse box interior (3).

Remove fuse box interior (3).

Installation:

Battery positive lead (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure wiring harnesses are correctly laid and plug connections (1) are correctly engaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections, Fuse Box Interior And Battery Positive Lead

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove fuses and relays.