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CIRCUIT PROTECTION

Fuses

Replacement

Fig. 1: The engine compartment fuse box is typically located adjacent to the battery

Fig. 2: Grasp the engine compartment fuse box cover and pull it straight up to remove it

Fig. 3: The engine compartment fuse box contains a combination of fuses, maxi-fuses, relays, and diodes. Most can be removed by simply pulling upward

Fig. 4: The interior fuse box is located under the driver's side of the instrument panel

Fig. 5: Grasp the interior fuse box cover, depress the retaining tabs and lift up to remove

Fig. 6: Typically a fuse removal tool is located in the fuse box to aid in removing the fuses

Fig. 7: Grasp the fuse with the removal tool and pull it straight out to remove it

Fig. 8: There are usually spare fuses located in the interior fuse box cover

Fuses are located either in the engine compartment or passenger compartment fuse and relay panels. If a fuse blows, at least one, but possibly several components/circuits will not function properly.

  1. Remove the fuse box cover.
  2. Inspect the fuses to determine which is faulty.
  3. Grasp the fuse and remove it from the fuse box.
  4. Inspect the box terminals and clean if corroded. If any terminals are damaged, replace the terminals.
  5. Plug in a new fuse of the same amperage rating.

    WARNING
    Never exceed the amperage rating of a blown fuse. If the replacement fuse also blows, check for a problem in the circuit.

  6. Check for proper operation of the affected component or circuit.

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