nate704

2016 Q5 2.0T Premium Plus w/ tech pkg

Anyone knows how to remove the driver side fuse box?

I need to get to the back of the fuse box.

Any input is appreciated.
Thank you

Mrclopec

Remove the small plastic side panel that gives you access to the fuses. Then remove the Lower instrument panel trim that is under the steering wheel. There are 4 Screws. 2 of them are underneath where your feet are. 1 of them is under the fuse panel cover on the left. The 4th is somewhat hidden. It is under the small matte finish trim piece above the steering wheel but under the instrument cluster. Grab both sides of it and pull straight out. Its just clips holding it in. Under it you will find the last screw. Everything else just pries FORWARD to release clips. Once that is out, you can release the fuse panel by pressing the tiny little tab at the bottom of it and swinging it toward the driver seat. Installation is reverse of removal.

xpspc

To add a circuit, You will need a repair wire and fuse
For ATM fuse (mini fuses) 2.8mm terminals
000-979-021 (0.5mm diameter wire)
000-979-133 (1.0mm diameter wire)
000-979-225 (2.5mm diameter wire)
For ATO fuses (large fuses) 4.8mm terminals
000-979-023 (0.5mm diameter wire)
000-979-135 (1.0mm diameter wire)
000-979-227 (2.5mm diameter wire)
000-979-306 (4.0mm diameter wire)
It may be an E at the end of the part number
Some unused fuse positions are switched and some unswitched.

Repair wire ATO fuse example

nate704

Wow thank you very much!