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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove FRONT RIGHT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP

Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Write down color and position of plug connections before removing.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unclip the positive battery cable (1) from the holder.

Detach positive battery cable from fuse box (2).

Fig 3: Detaching Positive Battery Cable From Fuse Box

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 61 35 7AZ .

Remove fuse box (2).

Fig 4: Removing Fuse Box

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Installation note:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Guide And Journal

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Replacement:

Remount fuses and relays
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING

IMPORTANT: Pin assignment changed as of 12/2008
Adjust pin assignment for vehicles with production date up to 11/2008 according to the wiring diagram for vehicles with production date from 12/2008 .