4-way relay carrier, removing and installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Audi S4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removing

Remove driver's storage compartment:

Refer to 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts For Fuse Box

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Remove bolts -1- for fuse box -2-.
Remove fuse box from center tube for instrument panel.
Detach wiring harness on center tube for instrument panel and set aside.
Remove relay or control modules from 4-way relay carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Connections, Bolts, And Nuts, For Fuse Carrier

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Mark cables at screw connections -2-, -3- and -5-.
Remove cables from screw connections.
Remove bolt -1- and nut -4-.
Unclip fuse carrier at 4-way relay carrier.

Remove relays, control modules, and then unclip respective relay carrier.

NOTE:

Fig 3: Identifying 4-Way Relay Carrier

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Check the exact assignment of 4-way relay carrier in the current wiring diagram.

Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, paying attention to the following:

Fig 4: Identifying Screw Connections, Bolts, And Nuts, For Fuse Carrier

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Attach cables to screw connections -2-, -3- and -5- according to markings.

Tightening torques

Component		Nm
4-way relay carrier to body		2.4
Screw connections for electrical cables		9