61 13 042 Replacing Distribution Box (Luggage Compartment)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel, refer to 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
• Remove control unit cover
• Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Unlocking Plug Connections (1)

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Detach plug connection (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect.

Unlock plug housing (2) and disconnect.

Fold up covers (4).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque, refer to 61 21 2AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

Pull distribution box upwards out of control unit receptacle.

Fig 2: Removing Distribution Box (Luggage Compartment)

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Replacement: 

Remove fuses and relays.