Multiple Junction Connector: Service and Repair

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.


1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the fuse access panel by unsnapping it from the right cowl side trim panel.

Right Cowl Side Trim Remove/Install:

3. Remove the stamped nut that secures the right cowl side trim to the junction block stud.
4. Remove the screw located above the fuse access opening that secures the right cowl side trim to the right cowl side inner panel.
5. Remove the screw that secures the right door sill trim and the right cowl side trim to the right door opening sill.
6. Remove the right cowl side trim panel from the vehicle.
7. Unplug all of the wire harness connectors from the junction block cavities.

Junction Block Remove/Install:

8. Remove the three nuts that secure the junction block to the studs on the right cowl side inner panel.
9. Remove the junction block from the vehicle.
10. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting nuts to 2.7 Nm (24 in lb).