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).
.png)
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.
.png)
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).
.png)
Fig. 186: Identifying Power Distribution Box With Plug Connection And Nuts
Disconnect all plug connections.
Remove power distribution box (1).
.png)
Fig. 187: Identifying Power Distribution Box
READ NEXT:
(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
SEE MORE:
Intake Silencer
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Switch off ignition.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
NOTE: Description for intake filter housing. Procedure on right side
identical.
Release clamps (1).
Tightening torque 13 62 9AZ.
Disconnect connector (2) a
General information
This chapter addresses several aspects of using and comprehending the characteristics of the BMW 7 Series vehicle. In order to assist drivers in understanding the state of various vehicle systems while driving, it offers information about the instrument cluster and an explanation of warning lights,
