Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replace
INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) outer trim covers (1,3).
3. Loosen the electrical connector bolt at the outboard I/P junction block. Disengage the electrical connector tabs in order to disconnect the electrical connector from the junction block. The left side is shown in the graphic, the right side is similar.
4. On the driver side of the vehicle, perform the following procedures:
4.1. Disengage the junction block tabs from the cross vehicle beam.
4.2. Pull the junction block away from the I/P.
4.3. Loosen the electrical connector bolts on the inboard I/P junction block. Disengage the electrical connector tabs in order to disconnect the inboard electrical connectors from the junction block.
5. On the passenger side of the vehicle, perform the following procedures:
5.1. Remove the I/P compartment.
5.2. Loosen the electrical connector bolts on the inboard I/P junction block. Disengage the electrical connector tabs in order to disconnect the inboard electrical connectors from the junction block.
5.3. Disengage the junction block tabs from the cross vehicle beam.
6. Remove the fuses and relays from the junction block.
7. Remove the junction block.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the junction block to the vehicle.
2. Install the fuses and relays to the junction block.
3. On the passenger side of the vehicle, perform the following procedures:
3.1. Install the junction block to the cross vehicle beam.
3.2. Connect the inboard I/P electrical connectors to the junction block.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the connector bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
3.3. Install the I/P compartment.
4. On the driver side of the vehicle, perform the following procedures:
4.1. Connect the inboard I/P electrical connectors to the junction block.
Tighten
Tighten the connector bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
4.2. Install the junction block to the cross vehicle beam.
5. Install the outboard I/P electrical connector to the junction block. The left side is shown in the graphic, the right side is similar.
Tighten
Tighten the connector bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
6. Install the I/P outer trim covers (1,3).
7. Connect the negative battery cable.