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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1996JETTA (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONFUSE BLOCKSERVICE AND REPAIRFUSE/RELAY PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Fuse/Relay Panel, Removing and Installing
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Fuse/Relay Panel, Removing and Installing
Fuse/relay panel, removing and installing
CAUTION! Before working on the electrical system:
- Obtain radio anti-theft code.
- Ignition OFF!
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
Notes: After reconnecting battery:
- Activate vehicle vehicle equipment such as radio, clock and power windows as per Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual.
- On vehicles with OBD II, activate readiness code
- The fuse/relay panel is located under the left side of the instrument panel.
Remove
- lower instrument panel trim
- Spread retaining clips -1- and disengage lock pins -2- from brackets -4-.
- Swing retaining clips -1- forward and pull from fuse/relay panel pins -3-.
- Spread left retaining bracket -4- and disengage from pin -5-.
- Lift fuse/relay panel from brackets -4-.
- Remove multi-point connectors from back of fuse/relay panel and remove fuse/relay panel.
- Install in reverse order of removal. Make sur pin -5- and retaining pins -2- engage recess brackets -4-.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.