Dash board relay support - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

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• The procedures details in the workshop manual must be followed to connect and disconnect the battery . — Turn off the ignition and all electrical devices, then remove the ignition key.
• The following figure illustrates the rear part of the relay support.
• All cable clips and clamps separated during removal must be installed in their original locations.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The procedures details in the workshop manual must be followed to connect and disconnect the battery . — Turn off the ignition and all electrical devices, then remove the ignition key.
2. Disconnect the battery .
3. Remove the driver-side footwell trim General body repairs, interior68Stowage compartment/covers; installation location overview - stowage compartment/covers.
4. Remove the lower A-pillar column lining on the driver side General body repairs, interior70Interior lining; assembly overview - A-pillar lining.
5. Remove the relay support fuse holder .

6. Remove the Control unit for the on-board electrical system J519 . . [Note: The following figure illustrates the rear part of the relay support.]
7. Unscrew the 3 fastening nuts (wrench opening of 10 mm) (Arrows) and remove the relay support (1) from the threaded pins, considering the length of connected cables.
8. Separate the cable clamp (Arrow) and remove the cable fastening (1) from the relay support.
9. Register the relay assignment in the support.
10. Unlock all relay connectors on the rear part of the relay support (Arrows) and pull the relay support and connected relays backwards, from the relay support.
11. Unlock the diagnostics connector (1) - (Arrow) and pull it from the relay support (2) .
12. Remove the relay support (2) from the vehicle. [Note: All cable clips and clamps separated during removal must be installed in their original locations.]
13. Tighten the relay support fastening nuts in the structure to a specific tightening torque of 4.5 Nm. — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)

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