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Relay And Fuse Block Removal/Installation: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the air cleaner case. (refer to INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  3. Remove the battery tray. (refer to BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  4. While pressing the relay and fuse block upper cover hook in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, lift up the relay and fuse block upper cover in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the relay and fuse block upper cover hook from the relay and fuse block middle cover tab.
    Fig 1: Pressing Relay And Fuse Block Upper Cover Hook
    G10963762Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the relay and fuse block upper cover.
  6. Remove the front body control module (FBCM). (refer to FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove the multiplex slow blow fuse. (refer to MULTIPLEX SLOW BLOW FUSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove all the relays and fuses.
    CAUTION:
    • If the relay and fuse block is removed with the relays and fuses installed, the area around the relay and fuse block may contact the relays or fuses and damage the them. Before removing the relay and fuse block, remove all the relays and fuses.
  9. While pressing the relay and fuse block hook in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure, set the emission wiring harness away in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure from the relay and fuse block hook.
    Fig 2: Pressing Relay And Fuse Block Hook
    G10963763Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the emission wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 3: Identifying Emission Wiring Harness Connector
    G10963764Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the nut and bolt.
    Fig 4: Identifying Relay And Fuse Block Nut And Bolt
    G10963765Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Pull out the relay and fuse block from the stud bolt and set it aside as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Pulling Out Relay And Fuse Block From Stud Bolt
    G10963766Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. While pressing the clip tabs of front wiring harness protector No. 2 in the direction of the arrows (5) shown in the figure, pull the clip of front wiring harness protector No. 2 in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure to detach the clip tabs of front wiring harness protector No. 2 from the engine mount.
    Fig 6: Pressing Clip Tabs Of Front Wiring Harness Protector No. 2
    G10963767Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Pull out the front wiring harness protector No. 2 clip.
  15. Lift up the front wiring harness protector No. 2 cap in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Lifting Front Wiring Harness Protector No. 2 Cap
    G10963768Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Pull out the front wiring harness protector No. 2 from the stud bolt and set it aside as shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Pulling Out Front Wiring Harness Protector No. 2 From Stud Bolt
    G10963769Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Cut the bands shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Identifying Band On Relay And Fuse Block
    G10963770Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap between the relay and fuse block middle cover tabs and the relay and fuse block lower cover as shown in the figure.
    Fig 10: Identifying Flathead Screwdriver Insertion Position
    G10963771Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (7) shown in the figure, and pull down the relay and fuse block lower cover in the direction of the arrow (8) shown in the figure to detach the relay and fuse block middle cover tab from the relay and fuse block lower cover.
    Fig 11: Pulling Down Relay And Fuse Block Lower Cover Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G10963772Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Detach all of the relay and fuse block middle cover and the relay and fuse block lower cover.
  21. While pressing the wiring harness clip tabs in the direction of the arrows (9) shown in the figure, push out the wiring harness clip in the direction of the arrow (10) shown in the figure to detach the wiring harness clip tabs from the relay and fuse block lower cover.
    Fig 12: Pressing Wiring Harness Clip Tabs
    G10963773Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Pull out the wiring harness clip.
  23. Remove the relay and fuse block lower cover.
  24. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 13: Identifying Front Wiring Harness Connector Service Hole
    G10963774Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  25. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (11) shown in the figure, and lift up the front wiring harness connector in the direction of the arrow (12) shown in the figure to detach the front wiring harness connector tab from the relay and fuse block middle cover.
    Fig 14: Lifting Up Front Wiring Harness Connector Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G10963775Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Move the front wiring harness connector in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, release the hook, and pull it out from the relay and fuse block middle cover.
    Fig 15: Pulling Out Front Wiring Harness Connector
    G10963776Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Pull out all the front wiring harness connectors from the relay and fuse block middle cover.
  28. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the gap between the relay and fuse block middle cover and the relay and fuse block shown in the figure.
    Fig 16: Identifying Flathead Screwdriver Insertion Hole
    G10963777Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  29. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (13) shown in the figure, and pull up the relay and fuse block middle cover in the direction of the arrow (14) shown in the figure to detach the relay and fuse block tab from the relay and fuse block middle cover.
    Fig 17: Pulling Up Relay And Fuse Block Middle Cover Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G10963778Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  30. Detach all the relay and fuse block tabs from the relay and fuse block middle cover, and remove the relay and fuse block middle cover.
  31. Set the removed relay and fuse block aside so that it does not scratch the vehicle and parts.