3-position relay carrier, removing and installing

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Removing

CAUTION:

Switch off all electrical consumers.
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Where applicable, remove drivers storage compartment → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts, And Relay Carrier

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Remove screws - 1 - and detach 3-position relay carrier - 2 -.

NOTE:

Disregard - 3 - and - 4 -.
Unclip the fuse carriers at the 3-position relay carrier.
Remove relays and control modules and then unclip appropriate relay carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying 3-Position Relay Carrier

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NOTE:

Refer to the applicable wiring diagram for exact identification of connections on relay carrier Wiring Diagrams.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Install drivers storage compartment → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .

Tightening torque

Component - fastener	Nm
3-position relay carrier to central tube for instrument panel - nut	3