Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier behind dash panel (left-side) — AUDI
Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier behind dash panel (left-side) 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)
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- Exact contact assignment of relay and fuse carrier behind dash panel (left-side) can be found in the appropriate current flow diagram .
📋 Procedure
- With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
- Remove driver's storage compartment 68.
- Remove bolts (2).
- Disengage retaining pin (3) of relay and fuse carrier at side guide (arrow).
- Detach relay and fuse carrier (1).
- 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 diagram .]
- Engage retaining pin (3) of relay and fuse carrier at side guide (arrow).
- Install driver's storage compartment 68.
- Connect battery. Steps required .
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