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Removing and installing main fuse box, on rear right in luggage compartment - vehicles with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine and 3.2 ltr. MPI engine — AUDI

Removing and installing main fuse box, on rear right in luggage compartment - vehicles with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine and 3.2 ltr.

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 contact assignment of relay and fuse holder can be found in appropriate current flow diagram .

📋 Procedure

  1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
  2. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
  3. Take out rear moulded insert (3) for tools from under luggage compartment floor.
  4. Take out front moulded insert (left-side) (1).
  5. Release securing strap (3) and take out front moulded insert (2) for tools (right-side).
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  1. Open cover on main fuse box, located in luggage compartment.
  2. Unscrew electrical wiring (1), (2) and (4).
  3. Unplug electrical connector (5) for battery isolation igniter N253.
  4. Unscrew nuts (arrows).
  5. Take out main fuse box, in luggage compartment (3). [Note: Exact contact assignment of relay and fuse holder can be found in appropriate current flow diagram .]
  6. Connect battery. Steps required .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.