Fuse/Relay Panel, Removing And Installing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2003 Volkswagen EuroVan, 2002 Volkswagen EuroVan, 2001 Volkswagen EuroVan, 2000 Volkswagen EuroVan, and 1999 Volkswagen EuroVan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows according to Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual.

NOTE: Fuse/relay panel is located behind cover on driver's side storage.

Turn locking knob (arrow) counterclockwise. See Fig 1 . Open cover, and unhook from instrument panel trim.

Fig 1: Identifying Relay Plate Cover Locking Knob

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Release retainers on right and lower left of cover for multi-fuse adapter -3- and pull out of retainers into passenger compartment.

NOTE: To remove fuse/relay panel -2- it usually is not necessary to remove reinforcement -1-, however it improves access. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Identifying Relay Plate & Reinforcement

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove reinforcement -1-. See Fig 2 .

Release securing clips -1- from pins -2- on left and right of fuse/relay panel and swing upwards. See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Locating Relay Panel Securing Clips, Pins & Retainers

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Push left retainer outwards until rotary catch has been pulled out of hole in retaining plate.

Unhook fuse/relay panel from retainers -3-. See Fig 3 .

When installing, the fuse/relay panel rotating catch must engage in the retainer. The securing clips must be located on the pins.