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Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier 1SR1: Audi A4 B9

Step-by-step removing and installing relay and fuse carrier 1SR1 for the Audi A4 B9: 16 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.

16 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B9 (8W, 2015–)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove cover (bottom) on driver's side General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver's side).
  2. Remove sill panel trim (front left) General body repairs, interior70Passenger compartment trim panels; Removing and installing sill panel trim.
  3. Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off .
  4. Fold floor covering to side as far as possible in area of relay and fuse carrier 1.
  5. Unplug electrical connectors (2, 3).
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  1. Cut through cable ties (1, 4).
  2. Move clear electrical wiring harness (6).
  3. Remove nuts (arrows).
  4. Detach relay and fuse carrier 1 (item 5) from studs and pull it off body towards inside.
  5. Release retaining clip (arrow), press out fuse holder (item 2) towards rear and disengage from relay and fuse carrier 1 (item 1).
  6. Release retaining clip and press off additional fuse holder (2).
  7. Release retaining clips (arrows) and pull relay (1) and control units out of relay carriers.
  8. Release retaining clips (arrows) and press relay carrier (3) towards rear out of retainer (4).
  9. Release retaining clip (1) and press connector (2) out of retainer.
  10. Detach relay and fuse carrier 1.
  11. Connect battery. Steps required .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.