Front and Rear Fuse Block Connection

Front and Rear Fuse Block Connection

The procedure to connect to the power and ground to either the front compartment or rear cargo area fuse block is the same. Follow the procedure below.

1. Disconnect the 12 volt battery feed coming directly from the battery to the underhood fuse block. This will remove power from the front compartment fuse block and rear cargo area fuse block, allowing a safe connection.

2. Access the fuse block by removing any tie raps retaining the fuse block. Pull the fuse block out so that it can easily be accessed.





3. Remove the cover.





4. Remove the fuse block base by using a small screwdriver to release the four locks (1).





5. Contained within the fuse block are three bus bars. Ground (1). Ignition (2). Battery (3).

Note
Wire colors shown are not representative of production.





6. Remove the blue terminal retainer (comb) from the fuse block.

7. Up to 3 circuits can be connected up to each bus bar. This comprises of 3 grounds, 3 battery feeds, and 3 ignition feeds.





8. The Power Distribution System includes 9 loose terminals provided in a plastic bag. These terminals will be used to connect the electrical accessory(s) to the fuse block.

Note
The following steps can be used to connect to either the ground, battery or ignition feed bus bars.





9. Using the proper crimping tool, crimp the terminal to the accessory wire.





10. Insert the terminal into the first available cavity of the bus bar you are connecting to. Ensure the terminal lock engages in the fuse block cavity.





11. On the front side of the fuse block, insert a suitable mini fuse to bridge the bus bar to the terminal inserted.

Important
The total power available to the panel(s) is 45 amps (540 watts).

Note
A fuse must also be inserted into the fuse block when connecting to the ground bus bar. This fuse will be redundant to the power side fuse and only provides a connection from the ground bus bar to the terminal. This fuse must be equal in size to the power side fuse.

12. Connect the circuit(s) to the accessory.

13. Reinstall the fuse block base and cover.

14. Tie rap the fuse block/harness back into the original location.

15. Reconnect the battery feed disconnected in step 1.

Wire Gauge Selection

For any of these powered connections to be used, circuit protection guidelines must be followed to assure that the circuit gauge is selected appropriately so that it will be protected by the fuse in case of a short circuit.