4-Pin Relay/Fuse Carrier With Threaded Connection, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying 3 Pin Relay/Fuse Panel Components

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-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to Storage Compartments and Covers .

-- Disengage the 3-pin relay/fuse carrier by pressing the retaining springs in the direction of the -arrow- and remove the relay/fuse carrier -1-.

-- Mark the electrical wires -1- and -2- before removing so they can be installed later.

Fig 2: Removing Relay/Fuse Panel

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-- Remove the wire -1- on the 4-pin relay/fuse carrier.

-- Release the retaining spring -arrow A- and tilt the relay/fuse carrier -3- out of the mount -arrow B-.

-- On the rear side, remove the electrical wire -2- on the 4-pin relay/fuse carrier.

-- Unclip the fuse panel on relay carrier.

-- Remove the relay and control modules.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Clips

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-- Release the retaining clips -arrows- and press the relay carrier -2- back and out of the bracket -1-.

NOTE:

The exact assignment of the 4-pin relay/fuse carrier with threaded connection can be found in the applicable wiring diagram. Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM.