Removing Fuse Element Group D 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 D

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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 D .
1. 7.1. Unplug electric plug connection -1- .
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Fuse Element Group D
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2. 7.2. Unscrew fastening nut -2- on electric line -3- .
3. 7.3. Lift up electric line -3- .
4. 7.4. Unscrew fastening nut -4- .
5. 7.5. Disconnect power track -5- and remove it by pulling it upwards.
6. 7.6. Remove fuse element group D and power track -6- by carefully turning and lifting other power tracks out of the power distributor.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Fuse Element Group D
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