Removing Fuse Element In Power Distributor

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to loads or to the control unit

→ Disconnect the battery before removing the component or control unit.

Fig 1: Overview Of Fuse Element In Power Distributor

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Move front left seat back and up as far as possible. Move backrest fully forward.
Unclip front seat trim towards the front -arrow A- .

Fig 2: Loosening Seat Trim And Seat, Folding Seat Back
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Fold the carpet sections forward and remove the two fastening screws -arrows 1- .
Fold the seat back as far as possible -arrow B- . With the seat in its folded position, move the seat forward again using the fore-and-aft adjustment -arrow C- .
Fold up carpeting and unscrew fastening nuts -arrow 2- from battery ground strap on the body.

Fig 3: Loosening Battery Ground Strap
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Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided.
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- Only for vehicles with auxiliary battery
Release the cover -arrows A- and open it -arrow B- .

Fig 4: Folding Up Cover And Removing Line For Auxiliary Battery
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Screw off the fastening nut -3- and remove the lead for the auxiliary battery -arrow C- .
Lever off cover from power distributor using a screwdriver -a- .

Fig 5: Levering Off Lid From Power Distributor
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Unscrew the two hexagon nuts -4- from the blown fuse element and remove the fuse element.

Fig 6: Loosening Hexagon Nuts On Fuse Element
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