Underhood Electrical Center Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the underhood fuse block cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
3. Remove the positive battery cable fastener and cable from the rear fuse block.
4. Remove the three fasteners that retain the fuse block to the fuse block harness.
5. Release the four locking tabs that retain the fuse block to the base.
6. Remove the fuse block from the base.




7. Turn the fuse block (1) over in order to disconnect the remaining electrical connections.
8. Remove the underhood fuse block (1).

IMPORTANT: The underhood fuse block can be serviced without the base. If the fuse block only is being replaced stop here and start the installation procedure at step number four.

If the underhood fuse block base is to be removed, the A/C accumulator will need to be removed, which will require evacuating and recharging the A/C system.




9. Remove the accumulator. Accumulator Replacement in Heating and Ventilation.
10. Remove the electrical harnesses from the fuse block base.
11. Remove the fasteners (1) that secure the fuse block base to the body.
12. Remove the fuse block base from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the underhood fuse block base to the body.
2. Install the fuse block base fasteners (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners (1) to 9 N.m(80 lb in).

3. Install the accumulator. Accumulator Replacement in Heating and Ventilation.
4. Install the wiring harnesses to the fuse block base.




5. With the fuse block turned over, plug the electrical connectors into the fuse block.




6. Install the underhood fuse block into the base assembly.

Ensure all four of the fuse block hold down clips are engaged.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the three fasteners, which secure the fuse block to the harnesses, to 6.5 N.m (58 lb in).

7. Install the positive battery cable and fastener to the rear fuse block.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the fastener to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

8. Install the underhood fuse block cover.
9. Connect the negative battery cable from the battery.