457 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartment
1Cover
2Remove cover
3Release cover
Opening
Open the driver’s door.
Using your hands, pull cover1 in the
direction of arrow3 and remove2.Closing
Hook cover1 into the opening at the
front.
Press cover1 back on until it engag-
es.
Fuse box in engine compartment
Open the hood (page 325).
1Clamps
2WireOpening
With a dry cloth, remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
Release wire2 from fuse box cover.
Release clamps1.
Remove fuse box cover.
Closing
Make sure the sealing rubber is proper-
ly positioned.
Attach fuse box cover.
Press fuse box cover down and secure
with clamps1.
Fasten wire2 on fuse box cover.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a screw
driver to open the fuse box cover in the dash-
board, as this could damage it.
!The cover must fit properly, as otherwise
moisture or dirt may impair the functionality of
the fuses.
