Main Fuse Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery when the ignition is switched off. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING, BATTERY IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .

-- Loosen the battery terminal clamp nut -1- on the battery positive terminal several turns.

Fig 1: Fuse Box Cover, Removal

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-- Release the retaining spring -3- and open the flap -2- above the main fuse panel in direction of -arrow-.

-- Disconnect the wires -1, 5, 6, 7 and 8-.

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-- Remove the Battery Interrupt Igniter -N253- -9-. Refer to Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts .

-- Remove the battery terminal clamp with the main fuse panel -4- from the battery positive terminal.