BMW 7 Series: Distribution Box, Power Support Points
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
Fold up covers (1). Unscrew nuts (2).
Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ.
Unscrew nut (3).
Tightening torque 61 21 3AZ.
Disconnect plug connection (4).
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Fig. 184: Identifying Battery Cover, Nuts And Plug Connection
Press locking brackets (1) downwards and unclip in direction of arrow.
If necessary, using a screwdriver, expand locking bracket (1) at lower end and clip out.
Remove distribution box (2) towards top.
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Fig. 185: Pressing Locking Brackets
REPLACING POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX (LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT)
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Necessary preliminary work
- Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
- Disconnect both negative battery cables at F03
- Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL on right
- If necessary, remove right WHEEL ARCH PANEL (at F01/F02/03)
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unscrew nuts (2).
Remove power distribution box (3).
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Fig. 186: Identifying Power Distribution Box With Plug Connection And Nuts
Disconnect all plug connections.
Remove power distribution box (1).
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Fig. 187: Identifying Power Distribution Box
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(Safety) Information On AGM Battery
Fig. 188: Identifying AGM Battery
Introduction
In September 2002, the first so-called VRLA batteries, better known as AGM
batteries came into use. (VRLA
means V alve R egulated L ead A cid, i.e. lea
Battery Replacement Information
A vehicle battery is constructed for the installation location and the
individual power requirements of the
particular vehicle. These individual power requirements depend on the
motorization and dif
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Exhaust System, Complete
REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Risk of injury!
Removal of the exhaust system must be carried out with the assistance of
a second person.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove rear UNDERBODY PR
Removing And Installing/Renewing Footwell Light
Lever footwell light (1) in direction of arrow out of panel for pedals (2).
Disconnect plug connection behind and remove footwell light (1).
Fig. 96: Removing Footwell Light
Lever footwell light (1) in direction of arrow out of door trim (2).
Disconnect plug connection behind and remove footwell
