Junction Block Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Fuse Access Panel Remove/Install:

2. Remove the fuse access panel by unsnapping it from the left outboard end of the instrument panel.
3. Remove one screw through the instrument panel fuse access panel opening that secures the junction block to the left instrument panel end bracket. Refer to: "Steering and Suspension : Steering : Steering Column : Steering Column Cover : Service and Repair" Service and Repair
4. Remove the steering column opening cover and knee blocker from the instrument panel.
5. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to access and unplug all of the wire harness connectors from the junction block cavities.

Junction Block Remove/Install:

6. Still reaching through the instrument panel steering column opening, remove the one screw that secures the junction block to the left instrument panel end bracket.
7. Remove the junction block from the left instrument panel end bracket.
8. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).