Fuse box - 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.
• It is imperative that all conductors/terminals are installed back into their respective locations.Mount the fuses according to the Electrical Diagram .

🔩 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 BatteryA .
3. Release the locks (arrows) and remove the fuse box cover (1) .
4. Identify the position of the terminals for the (A) cables.
5. ⚠ Components protected by the multiple fuse may fail!The multiple fuse is damaged when loosening cable connection nuts!The multiple fuse must be replaced upon each disconnection! — Release all cable connection nuts (arrows A) and remove the connection thread cables.

6. Release the nut (arrow B) .
7. Release the locks on both sides (arrows C) of the fuse box support and move the box upwards, along with the support.
8. Reverse the fuse box support, release the lock (arrow) and remove the fuse box from its support.
9. Release the locking pawl (arrow) and remove the fuse holder (1).
10. Remove the fuse box from the vehicle. [Note: It is imperative that all conductors/terminals are installed back into their respective locations.Mount the fuses according to the Electrical Diagram .]
11. Tighten the fastening nuts (arrows A) and (arrow B) to a torque of (6 Nm). — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
12. Connect the battery .

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