Starter Motor Relay: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Sprinter. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The starter relay is located in the Fuse/Relay Block. The Fuse/Relay Block is located under, and to the left side of the drivers seat. See Fuse/Relay Block cover for relay identification and location, or refer to Fig 1.

Remove Fuse/Relay Block cover by pushing down on two tabs located at top of cover. See Fig 2.
Remove relay from Fuse/Relay Block.
Check condition of relay terminals and Fuse/Relay Block connector terminals for damage or corrosion. Repair if necessary before installing relay.
Check for pin height (pin height should be the same for all terminals within the Fuse/Relay Block connector). Repair if necessary before installing relay.

Fig 1: FUSE/RELAY BLOCK

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - STARTER RELAY LOCATION

2 - FUSE/RELAY BLOCK

Fig 2: FUSE/RELAY BLOCK COVER

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - LEFT SIDE OF DRIVERS SEAT

2 - FUSE/RELAY BLOCK

3 - RELEASE TABS (2)

4 - COVER (ACCESS PANEL)