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Removing and installing battery cut-off relay J655 - vehicles up to approx. 06/2004 — AUDI

Removing and installing battery cut-off relay J655 - vehicles up to approx. 06/2004 on Audi: 11 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove battery Electrical system27.
  2. Release clasps (arrows) and open flap (1) covering battery cut-off relay.
  3. Unscrew nuts (1) and (3) and bolt (4) at positive wires.
  4. Take battery cut-off relay J655(item 2) out of its holder.
  5. Remove cover of luggage compartment side trim (right-side).
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  1. Release electrical connector (arrow) at relay and fuse holder in luggage compartment (right-side).
  2. Unplug electrical connector.
  3. Move clear electrical wire leading to battery cut-off relay J655.
  4. Connect battery earth strap.
  5. Observe measures to be taken after connecting the battery Electrical system27.
  6. Finally read out event memory for airbag control unit using and rectify faults as necessary.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.