Fuse box in the engine compartment

► Open the hood.

Illustrated: GL 450 (GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 550 are

Illustrated: GL 450 (GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 550 are similar)

► Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth.
► To open: open clamps 2.
► Fold up cover 1 and remove it towards the front of the vehicle.

fuse box when the cover is open. Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open.

► To close: check whether the seal is lying correctly in cover 1.
► Insert cover 1 into the retainer at the rear of the fuse box.
► Fold down cover 1 and close clamps 2.

The cover must be positioned properly.

Moisture or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses.

► Close the hood.

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