Removing and installing E-box, in engine compartment — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

• Special tools named: locking bar

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• When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Disconnect battery .
• When the central bolt (arrow) is removed, the E-box (1) is pushed upwards off the E-box holder.
• For removal of the flat contact housing (1), the air filter housing (only vehicles with diesel engine), the battery and the battery tray must be removed.
• The installation of an additional relay carrier depends entirely on the vehicle equipment.
• Check that the cover (2) of the E-box has engaged correctly.

🔩 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. ⚠ When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Disconnect battery .
2. Push locking bar (1) in (direction of arrow).
3. Remove E-box cover (2) upwards.
4. Unscrew hexagon nuts (1).
5. Open covers (2) of cable guides on E-box (arrows).

6. Remove cables from connection threads.
7. Unclip cables from cable guides.
8. Unscrew central bolt (arrow) of E-box (1). [Note: When the central bolt (arrow) is removed, the E-box (1) is pushed upwards off the E-box holder.]
9. Pull E-box (1) upwards off bracket of E-box. [Note: For removal of the flat contact housing (1), the air filter housing (only vehicles with diesel engine), the battery and the battery tray must be removed.]
10. Remove air filter housing if necessary 23Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing or 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
11. Remove battery .
12. Undo bolts (arrows) of battery tray (1).
13. Remove battery tray (1) from vehicle.
14. Push apart tabs on bracket of E-box (arrows B) and slide out flat contact housing (1) sideways (arrow A) from bracket of E-box.
15. Push apart tabs on bracket of E-box (arrows C) and slide out flat contact housing (2) forwards (arrow D) from bracket of E-box.
16. Undo nuts (arrows) of E-box (1). [Note: The installation of an additional relay carrier depends entirely on the vehicle equipment.]
17. Pull bracket of E-box (1) upwards off studs (as far as cables of additional relay carrier allow).
18. Unclip additional relay carrier (1) sideways out of bracket of E-box (2).
19. Remove E-box (2)retainer from vehicle.
20. Tighten central bolt (arrow) to 9 Nm. — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
21. Tighten nuts (1): M5 to 4 Nm and M6 to 6 Nm. — 4 Nm (3.0 lb-ft)
22. Fit cover (2) onto E-box and push locking bar (1) in (direction of arrow) until cover (2) engages. [Note: Check that the cover (2) of the E-box has engaged correctly.]

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