Junction Block Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS 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.

Junction Block Remove/Install:

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Roll down, but do not remove the instrument panel. Refer to: "Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators : Instrument Panel : Service and Repair" Service and Repair
3. 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.
4. Remove the three screws that secure the junction block to the left instrument panel end bracket.
5. Remove the junction block from the left instrument panel end bracket.
6. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).