BMW 7 Series: Distribution Box, Power Support Points
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Necessary preliminary work
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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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
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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IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
The illustrations are schematic representations and are to be applied to the
relevant vehicle type.
Open door.
Release screw on connector frame.
Front door: Tightening torque 41 51 4AZ.
Rear door: Tightening torque 41 52 4AZ.
Fig. 402: Locating Sc
The following illustration is a schematic representation of all the body
variants.
Apply this illustration to the relevant vehicle.
Fig. 76: Identifying Vehicle Components
All components not listed in the table below are composed of established
sheet steel qualities.
MATERIAL CHART
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