Multi-Pin Plug Behind Relay Plate, Removing and Installing

1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Multi-Pin Plug Behind Relay Plate, Removing and Installing
NOTE: For wire connector identification on back of fuse/relay panel, see Wiring Diagrams.

Multi Pin Plug, Removing:




- Pull open locking slide -1- on back of fuse/relay panel in direction indicated (arrow).




- Depress locking clip (arrow) and pull multi-point connector from fuse/relay panel.

Installing:
- Insert connectors so that locking pins -2- face locking slide -1-.




- Push multi-point connector into appropriate location -4- unlocking clip -3- engages.
- When all connectors are installed, push locking slide -1- direction indicated (arrow) until locked.

NOTE: Fully insert all multi-point connectors into fuse/relay panel before engaging locking slide -1-.

RENDER: 1.0x

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