Removing and installing relay and fuse holder behind dash panel on driver side, in footwell — VW

🧭 Before you start

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

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• During installation, make sure that the relay connectors are securely engaged in the relay carrier and that the relay carrier is latched securely in place in its holder.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
2. Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
3. Open and remove storage compartment in the trim in footwell on driver side.
4. Press catch (arrow).
5. Swing relay holder out of bracket starting on right side.

6. Turn relay carrier over, taking into account the lengths of attached wires.
7. Push the two release buttons on backside of relay connector (arrows) towards inside.
8. Pull relay connector (1) together with the relay out of relay holder (2).
9. Do the same with all the other relays (number of relays depends on equipment) and then remove the relay carrier (2).
10. First, attach the relay connectors to the relays in the relay carrier.
11. Insert the relay carrier (2) into the guide (1) and then push it in to latch it into place on the other side. [Note: During installation, make sure that the relay connectors are securely engaged in the relay carrier and that the relay carrier is latched securely in place in its holder.]

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