With the ignition off and battery earth cable disconnected, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 electronics box (E-box) — diesel models require the engine control unit moved aside first.
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With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from
battery
→ Chapter. |
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Remove engine control unit and lay to one side with
connectors attached
→ Rep. gr.23. |
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Remove engine control unit and lay to one side with
connectors attached
→ Rep. gr.24. |
| Continuation for all vehicles |
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Press release buttons -arrows-. |
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Remove cover -1- for
electronics box in engine compartment. |
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Release retaining tab -2- using
a screwdriver and pull off front cover -1-
upwards -arrow-. |
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Cut through cable tie (bottom) on wiring harness. |
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Release fasteners -1, 2 and 4--arrow-,
remove fuse holder B -3- and lay to
one side. |
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Unscrew nuts -arrows- and
remove bracket for engine control unit -1-. |
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Release retaining tab -3- and
disengage engine compartment electronics box
-2- from studs. |
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Lift out engine compartment electronics box. |
| Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
| → Chapter „Overview of fitting locations – relay carriers, fuse
holders, electronics boxes“ |
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Connect battery
→ Chapter. |
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Questions & answers
Removing and installing electronics box (E-box) — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 engine bay E-box?
Remove the cover, disconnect all relay and fuse connections, unbolt and remove. Note all positions before disconnecting.
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Battery -A-
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
Disconnecting and connecting
→ Chapter
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Removing
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With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from
battery
→ Chapter.
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Overview of fitting locations – fuse box, battery (vehicles with
high-voltage system)
Removing and installing fuse holder B -SB-