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Removing and installing fuse holder CSC (driver's side dash panel) — AUDI

Removing and installing fuse holder CSC (driver's side dash panel) on Audi: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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  • Exact assignment of contacts in fuse holder can be found in applicable current flow diagram .
  • Make sure fuse holder (1) is seated on top of central tube behind mounting (2).

📋 Procedure

  1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery:
  2. Pull dash panel cover in direction of (arrow) using front-end hook3370.
  3. Remove driver's storage compartment 68.
  4. Remove bolts (arrows) for fuse holder CSC(item 1) (driver's side dash panel).
  5. Detach fuse holder from central tube for dash panel.
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  1. Release cover for fuse holder (arrows).
  2. Detach fuses at fuse holder.
  3. Unclip socket and take connectors out of fuse holder. [Note: Exact assignment of contacts in fuse holder can be found in applicable current flow diagram .]
  4. Make sure fuse holder (1) is seated on top of central tube behind mounting (2).
  5. Install driver's storage compartment 68.
  6. Connect battery. Procedure required:

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.