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.

Unclip 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- .

Fig 3: Identifying Fuse Fastening Nut
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Unclip battery safety switch.
Unclip electric plug connections -3- from holder for plastic cover -4- and set them aside.
Unscrew fastening screw -5- on the plastic cover -4- .

Fig 4: Identifying Fastening Screw On Plastic Cover For Power Distributor
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Carefully unclip plastic cover -4- and turn it 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 electric lines -2- .
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Fuse Element Group C
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2. 7.2. Pull electric lines -2- up off the studs.
3. 7.3. Unscrew fastening screw -3- .
4. 7.4. Unscrew fastening nuts -4- and remove disconnect switch mechanism -5- by pulling it upwards.
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 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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