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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1996JETTA (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGPOWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONRELAY BOXSERVICE AND REPAIRMULTI-PIN PLUG BEHIND RELAY PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)
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-.
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-.
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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.