Removing and installing relay carrier — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6V2, 6V5

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• Relay plate assignment .

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Remove screw (1) and take off cover (2).
3. Remove screws (arrows) from driver side storage compartment (3).
4. Take out driver side storage compartment (3).
5. Unscrew cross-head screws (arrows) and remove lower cover.

6. Remove bolts (arrows) for securing fuse holder.
7. Pull fuse holder (arrow) downwards slightly.
8. Remove hexagon nuts (arrows).
9. Pull relays and control units off relay plate.
10. Press retaining lugs (arrows) outwards and press relay socket to rear out of relay plate.
11. Press current distributor to front out of relay plate.
12. Take relay plate out downwards.
13. Clip current distributor into relay plate from front.
14. Insert relay socket into relay plate from behind and engage. [Note: Relay plate assignment .]
15. Install relays and control units.
16. Tighten hexagon nuts (arrows).
17. Insert fuse holder and secure with screws (arrows).
18. Install lower cover.
19. Install driver side storage compartment (3).
20. Tighten securing screws (arrows) for driver side storage compartment (3).
21. Install cover (2) and tighten screw (1).
22. Connecting battery .

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