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4.5 Removing and installing relay and fuse
carrier behind dash panel (left-side)
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery
⇒ page 2 .
– Remove driver's storage compartment ⇒ Rep. gr. 68 .
– Remove bolts -2-.
– Disengage retaining pin -3- of relay and fuse carrier at side
guide -arrow-.
– Detach relay and fuse carrier -1-.
Perform additional operations as required.
– Unclip fuse holders.
– Unplug electrical connectors.
– Disconnect relays and unclip corresponding relay carrier.
Note
Exact contact assignment of relay and fuse carrier behind dash
panel (left-side) can be found in the appropriate current flow dia‐
gram ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting
locations.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
– Engage retaining pin -3- of relay and fuse carrier at side guide
-arrow-.
– Install driver's storage compartment ⇒ Rep. gr. 68 .
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 3 .
Tightening torque
Component Nm
Relay and fuse carrier to central tube for dash
panel
3
4.6 Removing and installing electronics box
(driver's side)
♦ Fitting location: beneath floor covering under driver's seat
Removing
– Remove driver's seat ⇒ Rep. gr. 72 .
– Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
– Remove lower A-pillar trim ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 .
– Fold back floor covering.
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Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
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