Fuse/Relay Block

Fig. 11 Relay And Fuse Block Location:

An electrical relay and fuse block is concealed behind the driver side instrument panel end cap (Fig. 11), just forward of the fuseblock module. The relay and fuse block provides additional capacity for distribution and control of electrical current for the accessory systems of this vehicle, which could not be accommodated by the fuseblock module or the Power Distribution Center (PDC). The relay and fuse block has cavities for up to four additional blade-type mini fuses, the electronic combination flasher, and three additional International Standards Organization relays (one standard-type and two micro-type).

The relay and fuse block is snap fit onto mounting tabs located on the back of the left instrument panel end bracket, behind the left outboard end of the instrument panel. The driver side instrument panel end cap also serves as a snap-fit fuse access panel that can be removed for service of the relay and fuse block and the fuseblock module. A finger recess is molded into the end cap for easy removal. A fuse layout map is molded onto the back side of the end cap to ensure proper fuse identification.
The relay and fuse block unit cannot be repaired and is only serviced as a unit with the instrument panel wire harness assembly. If the relay and fuse block housing or its internal circuits are faulty or damaged, the entire relay and fuse block and instrument panel wire harness unit must be replaced.

The relay and fuse block is integral to the instrument panel wire harness, and all circuits entering or leaving this module do so through the instrument panel wire harness. Internal connection of all of the relay and fuse block circuits is accomplished by hard wiring.