Removing and installing connection and distribution boxSX3 with fuse holder DSD — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

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• If necessary, mark equipment-dependent assignment of individual cables to connection points in connection and distribution boxSX3.

🔩 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. Disconnect battery .
2. Remove securing bolt (1), release the 3 connectors (2) from their catches and pull the lid (3) off upwards.
3. Remove securing nut (2).
4. Depending on the equipment, unscrew the securing nuts (3) and remove the lines (4) from the connection studs.
5. Release clips (arrows) and pull cover of fuse holder DSD(1) off upwards. [Note: If necessary, mark equipment-dependent assignment of individual cables to connection points in connection and distribution boxSX3.]
6. Loosen threaded connections and remove all cables from connection and distribution boxSX3.
7. Remove the securing nuts (arrows) and lift the connection and distribution boxSX3 up out of the vehicle.
8. Tighten the nuts securing the connection and distribution boxSX3 to the body to 8 Nm. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)

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