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Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement




Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: Record all preset radio stations.

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Remove the screws from the battery cooling box. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
4. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
5. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement (Service and Repair).




6. Remove the nut holding the following fuse block connectors to the back of the I/P fuse block (4):

* The body connector (1)
* The I/P connector (2)
* The I/P connector (3)




7. Remove the bolt holding the fuse block into place.
8. Remove the ground wire (1).
9. Remove the fuse block.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the fuse block and attach the ground wire (1) and attach the bolt. Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




2. Connect the harness connectors to the back of the I/P fuse block (4). Tighten the connectors to 4 Nm (35 lb in).
3. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Connect the positive battery cable. Tighten the bolt to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
5. Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten the bolt to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
6. Install the battery cooling box cover and install the screws. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
7. Set the radio stations to the preset selections.