Relay Carrier With Fuse Holder Under Left Instrument Panel

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

Follow the procedure in the Repair Information when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to 2.0L, 2.5L: BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING or 3.2L: BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Removing

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to 2.0L, 2.5L: BATTERY, DISCONNECTING or 3.2L: BATTERY, DISCONNECTING .

-- Remove storage compartment on driver's side. Refer to Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim in Removal and Installation .

-- Remove relays -arrows- from relay carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Relays In Relay Carrier

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NOTE:

The number of relays is dependent on vehicle equipment.

-- Clip retaining tabs in -direction of arrow- outward and then press connectors -1- through relay carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Directions To Clip Retaining Tabs Outward And To Press Connectors Through Relay Carrier

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-- Release retainer -1- for relay panel in direction of -arrow- and remove relay panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Relay Panel Retainer

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- First clip connector into relay carrier.

-- Place relay carrier -2- into guide -1- and then engage relay carrier.

Fig 4: Identifying Placement Of Relay Carrier Into Guide To Engage Relay Carrier

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