Removal and Replacement

WM 979255 Replacing fuse element

Technical values





Preliminary work

Preliminary work for fuse element

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Replacing fuse element

Information

If a fuse element needs to be replaced, you must also fit a new cover for the fuse elements (blue) and a new seal label (red). The spare parts are grouped together as one package in the PET.

1. Unclip the cover for the fuse elements with a screwdriver.





Unclipping cover with a screwdriver

2. Unscrew the fastening nuts on the faulty fuse element -1- , remove the washer -2- and take out the fuse element -3-.





Unscrewing fastening nuts and removing fuse element

Information

If a fuse element needs to be replaced, you must also fit a new cover for the fuse elements (blue) and a new seal label (red). The spare parts are grouped together as one package in the PET.

3. Place the fuse element -3- into position, fit the washer -2- and secure with the fastening nuts -1-. => Tightening torque: M6>>8 Nm (6 ftlb.) => Tightening torque: M8>>15 Nm (11 ftlb.)





Tightening a fuse element

4. Insert the blue cover in power distributor and clip in place.





Positioning the cover.

5. Close the power distributor until the lid is felt to engage and seal with the red seal label.





Closing the power distributor and pushing upwards

Subsequent work

Subsequent work for fuse element

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