Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement

INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) right side endcap cover.
3. Remove the I/P compartment.
4. Remove the 2 forward screws (1) securing the I/P accessory wiring junction block assembly to the I/P carrier.




5. Remove the 2 nuts (1) securing the I/P accessory wiring junction block assembly bracket (2) to the I/P carrier.




6. Lower the I/P electrical center bracket and swing the junction block into the stowage compartment area.
7. Squeeze and release the retaining tabs from the shroud/base in order to release the electrical connector from the I/P wiring harness.
8. Walk off the I/P accessory wiring junction block assembly from the connector.




9. Ensure the main harness is secured into the lower shroud/base.

IMPORTANT: Re-stage the connectors (2) into the lower I/P accessory wiring junction block assembly base/shroud (1) prior to installing the new I/P wiring harness junction block.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Verify that the harness connectors are securely locked to the retention tabs (3).
2. Position the connector (1) to the I/P wiring harness junction block.




3. Once the connector is aligned, carefully squeeze the connector to the base until both outer locking tabs are secure.
4. Repeat step 3 for the additional connectors.




5. Position the I/P wiring harness junction block bracket (2) back to the I/P carrier bracket studs.
6. Install the nuts (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




7. Secure the 2 screws (1) at the I/P endcap.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

8. Install the I/P compartment.
9. Install the I/P right side end cap cover.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Perform the power sliding door re-initialization procedure. Refer to Acutator Control Module - Power Sliding Door (PSD) Programming and Setup.