Left Instrument Panel Fuse Carrier, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- With the ignition switched off, disconnect the ground cable from the battery, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove fuse panel C on the left side of the instrument panel, refer to Fuse Panel C -SC- WITH LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSE PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

If necessary, remove the driver side instrument panel cover, refer to Storage Compartments and Covers .

-- Unlock the release and remove from the fuse carrier, if equipped.

Fig 1: Releasing Clips And Removing Cover From Fuse Holder

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-- Remove the fuses from the fuse carrier.

-- Release the retaining clips -arrows- and remove the cover from the fuse carrier.

-- Remove the connector retaining strip -1- -arrow- and remove the connectors from the plug-in socket.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Retaining Strip

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NOTE:

Check the exact assignment for left instrument panel fuse carrier in the applicable wiring diagram, refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM.