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Relay Box: Description and Operation



Relay Carrier







WARNING:
Risk of destruction of electrical and electronic components.
- Before a relay is removed, the ignition must be switched off and the ignition key removed.


In its maximum equipment version, the Cayenne has four relay carriers. 2 relay carriers are located in the E-box in the radiator tank and 1 or 2 relay carriers (according to the I-No.) are located on the driver's side below the dashboard.

Relay carrier, plenum chamber E-box

NOTE:
- Refer to the respective circuit diagram for the assignment of the relay carriers.
- The E-box is located in the plenum chamber, on left side in direction of travel.
- Remove the left cover of the plenum chamber.

Unscrew the four fastening screws on the cover and remove the cover.







Relay carriers 1 and 2, plenum chamber E-box







Relay carrier, dashboard

NOTE:
- Refer to the respective circuit diagram for the assignment of the relay carriers.
- The relay carriers are located below the dashboard, to the right, beside the steering wiring.
- Remove the left side trim from under the dashboard.

1. Open the latch on the relay carrier -arrows a- and pull downwards.







2. Pull out the relevant relay, replace if necessary.
3. Slide the relay carrier in the retaining bracket from below until the relay carrier perceptibly engages.