61 35 040 Removing and installing/replacing fuse box (SPEG)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect battery negative lead  
• Remove front right entrance cover strip  . See 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection (1)

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection (1)

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Clip battery positive lead out of holder (1).

Detach battery positive lead from fuse box (2).

Fig 3: Detaching Battery Positive Lead From Fuse Box

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove fuse box (2).

Fig 4: Removing Fuse Box

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Installation: 

Make sure pin (1) is correctly seated in guide (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Pin And Guide

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Replacement: 

• Remove fuses and relays
• Carry out vehicle programming/coding