FUSE BLOCK
DESCRIPTION
An electrical Fuse Block is located in the left front
bumper fascia. It serves to simplify and centralize
numerous electrical components, as well as to distrib-
ute electrical current to many of the accessory sys-
tems in the vehicle.
The Fuse Block is positioned on a mounting bracket
up and under the left instrument panel. It is secured
by two screws. The fuse block is concealed behind a
fuse panel cover. The fuse panel cover is a snap-fit
access cover that conceals the fuse block fuses. A
fuse layout placard is on the back of the end cap to
ensure proper fuse identification.
OPERATION
The fuse block houses blade-type fuses and automatic resetting circuit breakers. Internal connection of all the fuse
block circuits is accomplished by an intricate network of hard wiring and bus bars. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for
complete circuit diagrams.
The fuses and circuit breakers are available for service replacement. The fuse block unit cannot be repaired and is
only serviced as an assembly. If any circuit or the fuse block housing is faulty or damaged, the entire fuse block
must be replaced.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, 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
PER-
SONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the front bumper fascia. (Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA -
INSTALLATION).
3. Remove mounting fasteners.
4. Remove the wire harness and fuse block.
PM
8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION
8W - 97 - 5