Position of relays in protective housing (on left in engine compartment)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 20 other vehicles, including the 2009 Volkswagen Golf, 2008 Volkswagen Golf, 2007 Volkswagen Golf, 2006 Volkswagen Golf, and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Position Of Relays In Protective Housing (On Left In Engine Compartment)

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299-, Distinguishing features: Control number 100

NOTE:

The relay locations may differ depending on equipment level.

For latest control numbers and component locations:

Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations

Disconnect battery Ground strap first if tools are required to pull relays or control modules out of the relay plate.
Before disconnecting the battery Ground strap obtain code for radios with anti-theft coding.