Removing and installing E-box in plenum chamber on left: VW Touareg I

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

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• The number of multi-pin connectors (2) may differ from the illustration depending on vehicle equipment.
• The number of multi-pin connectors (3) and the number of threaded connections (1) may differ from the illustration depending on vehicle equipment.
• The sealing boots for wires must be inserted in the guides of the E-box.The wires must not be pinched between the upper and lower parts of the E-box when they are put together.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When batteries are disconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly followed . If the sequence is not maintained, the battery isolator may be triggered and the electrical equipment of the vehicle may be damaged. — Disconnect battery .
2. Remove wiper arm on driver side .
3. Remove wiper arm on front passenger side .
4. Remove plenum chamber cover .
5. Remove securing bolts (arrows) and detach cover from E-box. [Note: The number of multi-pin connectors (2) may differ from the illustration depending on vehicle equipment.]

6. Separate multi-pin connectors (2) and pull housing seal (1) upwards out of E-box. [Note: The number of multi-pin connectors (3) and the number of threaded connections (1) may differ from the illustration depending on vehicle equipment.]
7. Loosen threaded connections (1) of connecting wires and remove them from connecting studs.
8. Unclip connector (2) from E-box.
9. Separate multi-pin connectors (3) and pull housing seal (4) upwards out of E-box.
10. Remove securing bolts (arrows) from upper part of E-box.
11. Remove upper part of E-box upwards.
12. Unclip lower part of E-box from vehicle.
13. Insert rubber securing grommets (1) in lower part of E-box.
14. Clip lower part of E-box with rubber securing grommets onto studs (arrows) in vehicle. [Note: The sealing boots for wires must be inserted in the guides of the E-box.The wires must not be pinched between the upper and lower parts of the E-box when they are put together.]

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