Removing Fuse Element Group C In Power Distributor

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WARNING: Incorrect handling of safety bolts

Danger of injury
Loss of torque

→ Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.

→ Observe specified tightening torques.

→ Carry out a visual inspection of all re-used parts.

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Fuse Element Group C

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to loads or to the control unit

→ Disconnect the battery before removing the component or control unit.

Fold up carpet and pull it aside.
Unclip the small plastic cover -1- and remove it by pulling it upwards.

Fig 2: Unclipping Small Plastic Cover On Power Distributor
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Unscrew fastening nut -2- on the fuse element group.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuse Element Group Fastening Nut
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Release three plug connections -3- from the holders for the large plastic cover -4- on the power distributor and unclip at the sides.
Unscrew fastening screw -5- on the large plastic cover -4- on the power distributor and unclip at the sides.

Fig 4: Identifying Fastening Screw On Plastic Cover For Power Distributor
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Carefully turn the large plastic cover -4- on the power distributor to the side.

Fig 5: Turning Plastic Cover On Power Distributor To Side
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Remove fuse element group C .
1. 7.1. Unscrew fastening nuts -1- on the two electric lines -2- .
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Fuse Element Group C
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2. 7.2. Pull the two electric lines -2- up off the studs.
3. 7.3. Unscrew fastening screw -3- on the power track.
4. 7.4. Loosen fastening nuts -4- and pull the disconnect switch mechanism -5- up out of the brackets in the power distributor.
5. 7.5. Unplug electric plug connection -6- .
6. 7.6. Pull disconnect switch mechanism -5- apart.
  
  Fig 7: Sliding Sleeve Out Of Mechanism
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7. 7.7. Slide the cable shoe and sleeve -7- out of the disconnect switch mechanism -5- (-arrow- ).
8. 7.8. Remove fuse element group C complete with safety fuses, power track and cable.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Fuse Element Group C
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