Brief description of components: Notes

2011 BMW X5 35dSECTION Notes

The junction box is located below the instrument panel in the passenger footwell. To reach the junction box, the cover below the instrument panel must be removed. After removing the mounting bolt on the junction box, the box can be folded down. This enables better access to the fuses and relays. The junction box consists of the distribution box and the junction box electronics.

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