Fuse/Relay Panel, Removing And Installing

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows according to Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual.

NOTE: Fuse/relay panel is located behind cover on driver's side storage.

Turn locking knob (arrow) counterclockwise. See Fig 1 . Open cover, and unhook from instrument panel trim.

Fig 1: Identifying Relay Plate Cover Locking Knob

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Release retainers on right and lower left of cover for multi-fuse adapter -3- and pull out of retainers into passenger compartment.

NOTE: To remove fuse/relay panel -2- it usually is not necessary to remove reinforcement -1-, however it improves access. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Identifying Relay Plate & Reinforcement

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Remove reinforcement -1-. See Fig 2 .

Release securing clips -1- from pins -2- on left and right of fuse/relay panel and swing upwards. See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Locating Relay Panel Securing Clips, Pins & Retainers

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Push left retainer outwards until rotary catch has been pulled out of hole in retaining plate.

Unhook fuse/relay panel from retainers -3-. See Fig 3 .

When installing, the fuse/relay panel rotating catch must engage in the retainer. The securing clips must be located on the pins.