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Fuse Block

FUSE BLOCK

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY 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.

The Fuse Block is serviced with the instrument panel wire harness. If service is required to the fuse block, the entire instrument panel harness must be replaced.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
3. With the instrument panel on the bench, de-trim the instrument panel enough to gain access to all screws and connectors to remove instrument panel wire harness with fuse block.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the new wire harness and fuse block.
2. Re-trim the instrument panel with what was necessary for harness removal.
3. Install instrument panel into vehicle. Ensure that the wire terminals and connectors are in good condition and connectors are properly installed
4. Connect the battery negative cable.