Fuse panel, removing and installing

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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 .

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts For Fuse Box

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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.

Fig 2: Fuse Panel Cover And Cable Tie

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Cut open cable tie - 1 -.
Release cover for fuse panel - arrows -.
Remove fuses at fuse panel.

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Strip For Connectors

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Remove retaining strip for connectors - arrows - and take connectors out of fuse panel.
Unclip socket - 1 -.

Fig 4: Identifying Main Fuse Panel

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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