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Practical information
Replacing blown fuses
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 200.
Preparations
● Switch off the ignition system, the lights and all power consuming devices.
● Open the correct distribution board ⇒ p age 201.
Identifying blown fuses
You can identify a blown fuses by the molten metal strip
Shine a flashlight at the fuse. This will help you to identify the blown fuse more
easily.
Replacing fuses
● If applicable, remove the plastic tweezers
distribution board.
● In case of small fuses, push on the tweezers
● In case of larger fuses, push the tweezers
⇒ f ig. 117
● Pull out the blown fuse.
● If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a fuse of the same rating (same col-
our and same labelling) and same size ⇒ .
● If applicable, replace the plastic tweezers in the cover.
Fig. 116 Illustration of a
● Replace the cover.
blown fuse.
NOTICE
If a fuse is replaced with one of a higher rating, damage can occur in other
parts of the electrical system.
Fig. 117 Use the plastic
tweezers
1
to remove or in-
sert the fuse.
⇒ f ig. 117
1
B.
⇒ f ig.
116.
from the cover of the
1
⇒ f ig. 117
from the top
A.
1
onto the fuse from the side
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