Replacing blown fuses
Fig. 215 Illustration of a blown fuse.
Fig. 216 Removing or inserting a fuse using the plastic tweezers.
ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Preparations
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Switch off the headlights, the ignition, and all electrical consumers.
Open the appropriate fuse box, Fuses in the vehicle.
Identifying blown fuses
A blown fuse can be recognized by the burned metal strip ⇒ꢀfig. 215.
Shine a flashlight on the fuse. This makes it easier to tell if the fuse has blown.
Replacing the fuse
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If needed, remove the plastic tweezers (1) from the fuse box cover.
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For small fuses, slide the tweezers ⇒ꢀfig. 216 (1) onto the fuse from the top A.
For larger fuses, slide the tweezers (1) onto the fuse from the side B.
Pull out the blown fuse.
If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage (same color and same
imprint) and same overall size ⇒ꢀ
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