Fuse panel, removing and installing
Removing
- Disconnect battery. Audi A4 S4 → Battery in engine compartment, disconnecting and reconnecting . Audi RS4 → Battery in luggage compartment, disconnecting and connecting .
- Where applicable, remove drivers storage compartment → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
- Remove screws - 1 - for fuse panel - 2 -.
- Release upper an d lower retaining clips and detach fuse panel from central tube for instrument panel.
- Disengage wiring harness at central tube for instrument panel and set aside.
- Cut open cable tie - 1 -.
- Release cover for fuse panel - arrows -.
- Remove fuses at fuse panel.
- Remove retaining strip for connectors - arrows - and take connectors out of fuse panel.
- Unclip socket - 1 -.
NOTE:
- Refer to the applicable wiring diagram for exact identification of connections on fuse box Wiring Diagrams.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Install drivers storage compartment → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
- Reconnect battery. Required steps Audi A4 S4 Reconnecting . Required steps Audi RS4 Connecting .
Tightening torque
| Component - fastener | Nm |
| Fuse carrier to central tube for instrument panel - screw | 3 |