absurdauto

I have a 1984 944 which the combination power sunroof lift and radio relay located above my right leg under the driver's (left) side.

There is a black plastic cover with two screws to access it. When I remove those screws, I can pull the cover back and see the relay, but I can't get the cover off!
The cover goes under the carpet trim on the center console and I can't pull it out. Can I safely remove and replace the carpet or is it glued down? I couldn't wedge a screwdriver under the carpet to peel it back.
Or maybe there is a way to pull that plastic trim piece off?

I see posts where people have gotten to the relay. How have they done it?

orig944

There is two screws in the carpet and two screws under the dash.

absurdauto

thank you so much! I couldn’t see any screw hole in the carpet until I got my head against the floor.

I have 3 screws out and I am hunting for the 4th. It almost pulls out but I’m pretty sure I am missing a screw location. I felt all around and can’t find it. I’ve attached a photo of the ones I removed.

orig944

Put the bottom one back. Behind the two plastic caps by the cover are the screws.

orig944

absurdauto

Popping those off with a flathead did the trick. I feel like an idiot now which means I'm learning!
I removed the relay by prying it off its connector with the flat head screwdriver and then tested it with my bench top 12v supply. I hear no click and got no continuity reading on pins 1 and 30 when applying power across pins R and 31. Unless I'm misreading the wiring diagram on the relay, it seems to be dead.

Now I can search for a replacement. Too bad they are NLA.