Removing and installing relay and fuse holder in engine compartment electronics box (right-side) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi R8 (4S, 2015–)

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• Exact assignment of contacts in fuse holder can be found in applicable current flow diagram .

📋 Procedure

1. Remove cross brace General body repairs, exterior53Longitudinal member / support bracket (rear); Exploded view - longitudinal member / support bracket (rear).
2. Remove bolts (arrows).
3. Detach cover (1).
4. Disconnect battery .
5. Unplug electrical connectors (2, 3, 4).

6. Remove nut (arrow) and move wire (1) clear.
7. Pull grommet (5) off upwards with wiring harness.
8. Disengage catches (arrows).
9. Take bracket (2) for relay and fuse holder upwards out of electronics box (3). At the same time, guide out grommet (1) for wiring harness.
10. Release retaining clip (arrow), press out fuse carrier (2) towards rear and disengage at bracket (1).
11. Release retaining clip and press off additional fuse holder (2).
12. Release retaining clips (arrows) to pull relay (1) and control units out of relay carriers.
13. Release retaining clips (arrows) and press relay carrier (3) towards rear out of retainer (4).
14. Release retaining clip (1) and press connector (2) out of retainer.
15. Release captive fastener and pull it off fuse carrier.
16. Remove fuses from fuse carrier.
17. Release retaining clips (arrows) and detach cover for fuse carrier.
18. Detach retaining strip (1) for connectors (arrow) and take connectors out of socket. [Note: Exact assignment of contacts in fuse holder can be found in applicable current flow diagram .]
19. Connect battery. Steps required .

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