Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement

Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LY7) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the body wiring harness from the accessory wiring junction block. Pull the harness away from the block for access.
4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the junction block bolt.




6. Disengage the junction block tabs from the passenger knee bolster. Pull the junction block away from the I/P.
7. Remove the junction block.

Installation Procedure




1. Seat the bottom junction block tabs and snap the top of the junction block to the passenger knee bolster.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the junction block bolt.

Tighten the junction block bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Connect the body wiring harnesses to the junction block.

Tighten the connector bolt to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

4. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LY7) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) (Service and Repair).