Removing and installing thermal fuse box on driver’s side: VW Phaeton

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

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• Carefully pull wiring harness out of lateral guide.

🔩 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. Expose vehicle floor in driver’s side footwell in front of front seat.
3. Unclip locking lugs (arrows) of thermo fuse box cover and open cover to side.
4. Remove securing bolts (arrows).
5. Lay fuse carrier with wiring harness connected to side. [Note: Carefully pull wiring harness out of lateral guide.]
6. Remove securing bolts (arrows).
7. Tighten securing bolts (arrows) to 2 Nm. — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
8. Tighten securing bolts (arrows) to 1.5 Nm. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)

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