Electrical system

Removing and installing electronics box (E-box)

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Removing

  • With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery → Chapter.

Diesel engine

  • Remove engine control unit and lay to one side with connectors attached → Rep. gr.23.

Petrol engine

  • Remove engine control unit and lay to one side with connectors attached → Rep. gr.24.

Continuation for all vehicles

  • Press release buttons -arrows-.
  • Remove cover -1- for electronics box in engine compartment.
Removing and installing electronics box (E-box)
  • Release retaining tab -2- using a screwdriver and pull off front cover -1- upwards -arrow-.
Removing and installing electronics box (E-box)
  • Cut through cable tie (bottom) on wiring harness.
  • Release fasteners -1, 2 and 4--arrow-, remove fuse holder B -3- and lay to one side.
Removing and installing electronics box (E-box)
  • Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove bracket for engine control unit -1-.
  • Release retaining tab -3- and disengage engine compartment electronics box -2- from studs.
  • Lift out engine compartment electronics box.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Overview of fitting locations – relay carriers, fuse holders, electronics boxes“
  • Connect battery → Chapter.
Removing and installing electronics box (E-box)

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.