979219 Removing and installing fuse element in power distributor
WM 979219 Removing and installing fuse element in power distributor
Technical values
Removing fuse element in power distributor
CAUTION
Risk of destruction of electrical and electronic components.
-> Before removing fuses (fusible elements) from the current distributor, the battery must be disconnected.
Overview of fuse element in power distributor
1. Move front left seat back and up as far as possible. Move backrest fully forward.
2. Unclip front seat trim -arrow A- towards the front.
Loosening seat trim and seat, folding seat back
3. Fold the carpet sections forward and remove the two fastening screws -arrows 1-.
4. Fold the seat back completely -arrow B-. With the seat in its folded position, move the seat forward again using the fore-and-aft adjustment -arrow C-.
5. Fold up carpeting and unscrew fastening nuts -arrow 2- from battery ground strap on the body.
Loosening battery ground strap
6. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided.
Information
- Only for vehicles with auxiliary battery
7. Release cover -arrows A- and fold it up -arrow B-.
Folding up cover and removing line for auxiliary battery
8. Unscrew fastening nut -3- and remove line for auxiliary battery -arrow C-.
9. Lever off lid from power distributor using a screwdriver -a-.
Levering off lid from power distributor
10. Unscrew the two hexagon nuts -4- from the blown fuse element and remove the element.
Loosening hexagon nuts on fuse element
Installing fuse element in power distributor
1. Use a new fuse element and insert new fastening nuts -4-. => Tightening torque: 3 ftlb.
Installing and screwing down fuse element
2. Push in cover of power distributor from front to back -arrow A- and press on -arrow B- until the latch engages.
Pushing on lid of power distributor
Information
- Only for vehicles with auxiliary battery
Installing line for auxiliary battery and closing cover
3. Connect the line for the auxiliary battery to the threaded bolts -arrow A- and tighten with the fastening nut. -1- => Tightening torque: 15 ftlb.
4. Position battery ground strap on the body and screw it on tight with the fastening nut -arrow 2-. => Tightening torque: 15 ftlb.
Tightening battery ground strap
CAUTION
Risk of material damage to screw connections for seat and seat frame.
-> The fastening screws for seat and seat frame are coated and must be replaced after being unscrewed.
-> Before screwing in the new fastening screws, clean the thread holes with an M10 x 1.5 tap.
5. Move the seat in its folded position towards the rear -arrow A- and then tip forward -arrow B-.
Folding seat forward, screwing it tight and attaching trim
6. Screw in fastening screws -arrows 1-. => Tightening torque: 33 ftlb.
7. Clip in front seat trim -arrow C-.
Subsequent work
Carry out work instruction after disconnecting the battery. => 90 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery