Fuse Block: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

The Fuse Block is serviced with the instrument panel wire harness. If service is required to the fuse block, the entire instrument panel harness must be replaced.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. The instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle.
3. With the instrument panel on the bench, de-trim the instrument panel enough to gain access to all screws and connectors to remove instrument panel wire harness with fuse block.

INSTALLATION
1. Route and secure the fuse block and instrument panel wiring harness. Re-trim the panel preparing for assembly into the vehicle.
2. Ensure that the wire terminals and connectors are in good condition and are properly installed.
3. Install the instrument panel into the vehicle.
4. Connect the battery negative cable.