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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Horn
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT FANFARE HORN
Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH COVER
On vehicles with auxiliary heaters as equipment specification, remove
BUMPER TRIM
Disconnect plug connection (1) and release nut (2).
Remove fanfare horn (3).
Fig. 276: Identifyi
Drawing Off, Evacuating And Filling Heating And Air Conditioning
System (R 134a)
WARNING: Only persons in possession of a professional certificate
of competence for the maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning
systems are authorized to carry out repair work on the refrigerant circuit. This
certificate must be presented by 04/07/2010 at the latest. (applies only
