Junction Block: Removal: LHD

The following junction block removal procedure is for Left Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles only.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left end cap from the instrument panel.
3. Unsnap and remove the left outboard trim bezel from the instrument panel. Located just to the left of the steering column.
4. Remove the steering column opening cover (Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ).
5. Remove the left cowl trim panel from the vehicle (Refer to INTERIOR ).
6. Remove the courtesy lamp from under the left side of the instrument panel. This will allow sufficient room to remove the junction block from under the instrument panel.
7. Working through the steering column opening cover, remove the three bulkhead and two body controller electrical connectors from the junction block assembly.
8. Detach instrument panel wire harness from the lower channel on the instrument panel. This will allow sufficient room to remove the junction block from under the instrument panel.
9. Remove the four junction block retaining screws and remove the junction block from under the instrument panel. See (Fig 1 ) for access to the top outboard retaining screw.
   Fig 1: Removing Junction Block From Under Instrument Panel

   Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.