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Power Distribution Relay: Service and Repair

POWER OUTLET RELAY

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Cover in Body for the procedure.
3. The power outlet / cigar lighter relay is located on the left side of the combination flasher in the junction block.
4. Remove the power outlet / cigar lighter relay from the junction block.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the power outlet / cigar lighter relay in the proper receptacle in the junction block.
2. Align the power outlet / cigar lighter relay terminals with the terminal cavities in the junction block receptacle.
3. Push in firmly on the power outlet I cigar lighter relay until the terminals are fully seated in the terminal cavities in the junction block receptacle.
4. Install the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Cover in Body for the procedure.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.