Main Fuse Box

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331

Main fuse box is located at rear right of luggage compartment under tool kit and wagon jack formed insert.

Removing 

-- Remove Battery Interrupt Igniter -N253-. Refer to BATTERY INTERRUPT IGNITER -N253- .

-- Remove nuts -1-, -2- and -3- and remove wires from connector threads.

Fig 1: Identifying Main Fuse Box Remove/Install Components

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-- Pull harness connector -4- out of its secured position in main fuse box.

-- Pull the locking lever -2- outward in the direction of the arrow and disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Direction To Pull Release Lever Outward To Disconnect Connector

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-- Remove both nuts -arrows- and remove main fuse box -1- from vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Removing Both Nuts And Removing Main Fuse Box From Vehicle

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Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Tighten all threaded connections to specified torque. Refer to TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS, MAIN FUSE BOX .