Relay and Fuse Carrier behind Left Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing

Removing 

Fig 1: Disengaging Retaining Pin Of Relay And Fuse Carrier At Side Guide

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• With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) wire → Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .
• Remove drivers storage compartment → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
• Remove screws - 2  -.
• Disengage retaining pin - 3  - of relay and fuse carrier at side guide - arrow  -.

• Remove relay and fuse carrier - 1  -.

If necessary, proceed with work steps.

• Unclip fuse boxes.
• Disconnect connectors.
• Disconnect relays and unclip respective relay carrier.

Installing 

Fig 2: Engaging Retaining Pin Of Relay And Fuse Carrier At Side Guide

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Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• Engage retaining pin - 3  - of relay and fuse carrier at side guide - arrow  -.
• Install drivers storage compartment → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
• Connect battery. Required actions → Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .

Tightening torque