Replacing fuse element in power distributor

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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.

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1	Fuse element

Unhook cover -1- over terminal clamp on the power distributor and fold it over -a- .
Release cover -2- (-b- ) and fold it up towards the rear -c- .

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Remove defective fuse element.
1. 3.1. Screw off nut -1- with line on the fuse element.
2. 3.2. Screw off nut -2- on the fuse element.
3. 3.3. Remove the rest of the fuse element from the power distributor.
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Insert a new fuse element with a suitable nominal current rating.
Tighten nut -1- for the line on the fuse element. Tightening torque 7.5 Nm (5.5 ft. lb.)
Tighten nut -2- on the fuse element. Tightening torque 7.5 Nm (5.5 ft. lb.)

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Push cover -1- forward and close it until it engages securely -a- .

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Tighten terminal clamp -2- for the power distributor on the battery terminal. Tightening torque 5 Nm (3.5 ft. lb.)
Close the cover -1- on the positive terminal until it engages securely.

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