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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999CABRIO (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONRELAY BOXSERVICE AND REPAIRFUSE/RELAY PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Fuse/Relay Panel, Removing and Installing
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Fuse/Relay Panel, Removing and Installing
CAUTION:
NOTE: 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 sure pin -5- and retaining pins -2- engage recesses in brackets -4-.
NOTE: The fuse/relay panel is located under the left side of the instrument panel.
Removal and Installation:
- 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 sure pin -5- and retaining pins -2- engage recesses in 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.