Removing Fuse Element Group E 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 E

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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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Unscrew the fastening nut -1- and remove the power track -2- for fuse element group E from the bolt.

Fig 6: Identifying Fuse Element Group E
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Unclip relay module -3- and bracket as well as the fuse element and turn it upwards -arrow- .

Fig 7: Removing Fuse Element Group E
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Disconnect fuse element group E together with power track -2- from the relay module -3- and remove it.