Replacing Fusible Link In Current Distributor

1. Remove battery cover, and cover from right radiator tank. Disconnect battery ground and cover terminal or cable end. See BATTERY DISCONNECT PRECAUTIONS .
2. Open cover of current distributor. Disengage lock and fold cover open. Remove cover and service label. See Fig 1.
3. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully pry off fuses cover. This will break locking tabs so cover can be removed. This cover will not be reused. See Fig 2.
4. Remove broken tabs. Locate blown fusible link, and remove nuts with washers. Nuts and washers cannot be reused.
5. Insert NEW fusible link with NEW washers and nuts. See Fig 3. Tighten to 36 INCH lbs. (4 N.m).
6. Fix NEW Blue service cover (new cover will match service label).
7. Place NEW Blue service label on current distributor cover. Close cover until it engages.
8. Follow reverse order of removal to put current distributor and covers back into place.

Fig 1: Removing Service Cover From Current Distributor

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Fig 2: Removing Cover From Fusible Link

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Fig 3: Replacing Fusible Link With New Nuts & Washers

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