fuses DODGE RAM 2001 Service User Guide

STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR
SHORT TO GROUND ON FUSES POWERING
SEVERAL LOADS
(1) Refer to the wiring diagrams and disconnect or
isolate all items on the suspected fused circuits.
(2) Replace the blown fuse.
(3) Supply power to the fuse by turning ON the
ignition switch or re-connecting the battery.
(4) Start connecting the items in the fuse circuit
one at a time. When the fuse blows the circuit with
the short to ground has been isolated.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
VOLTAGE DROP
(1) Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter to
the side of the circuit closest to the battery (Fig. 7).
(2) Connect the other lead of the voltmeter to the
other side of the switch or component.
(3) Operate the item.
(4) The voltmeter will show the difference in volt-
age between the two points.
Fig. 6 TESTING FOR CONTINUITY
1 - FUSE REMOVED FROM CIRCUIT
Fig. 7 TESTING FOR VOLTAGE DROP
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8W-02 COMPONENT INDEX
Component Page
4WD Switch.......................... 8W-31
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay............ 8W-42
A/C Compressor Clutch................. 8W-42
A/C-Heater Control.................... 8W-42
A/C Heater Temperature Select........... 8W-42
A/C High Pressure Switch............... 8W-42
A/C Low Pressure Switch................ 8W-42
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor......... 8W-30
Aftermarket Center High Mounted
Stop Lamp......................... 8W-51
Aftermarket Trailer Tow Connector........ 8W-54
Airbag Control Module.................. 8W-43
Ambient Temperature Sensor............ 8W-49
Ash Receiver Lamp.................... 8W-44
Automatic Day/Night Mirror............. 8W-49
Automatic Shut Down Relay............. 8W-30
Auxiliary Battery...................... 8W-20
Back-Up Lamp Switch.................. 8W-51
Back-Up Lamps....................... 8W-51
Battery Temperature Sensor............. 8W-30
Battery............................. 8W-20
Blend Door Actuator................... 8W-42
Blower Motor Relay.................... 8W-42
Blower Motor Resistor Block............. 8W-42
Blower Motor......................... 8W-42
Brake Lamp Switch.................... 8W-51
Brake Pressure Switch............... 8W-34, 35
Bypass Jumper....................... 8W-21
Camshaft Position Sensor............... 8W-30
Capacitor......................... 8W-10, 30
Cargo Lamps......................... 8W-44
Center High Mounted Stop Lamps........ 8W-51
Center Identification Lamp.............. 8W-50
Central Timer Module.................. 8W-45
Cigar Lighter......................... 8W-41
Circuit Breakers...................... 8W-12
Clockspring.................. 8W-33, 41, 43, 47
Clutch Pedal Position Switch............. 8W-21
Combination Flasher................... 8W-52
Controller Antilock Brake............ 8W-34, 35
Crankshaft Position Sensor.............. 8W-30
Cummins Bus........................ 8W-18
Cup Holder Lamp..................... 8W-44
Cylinder Lock Switches................ 8W-39
Data Link Connector................... 8W-18
Daytime Running Lamp Module.......... 8W-50
Dome Lamp.......................... 8W-44
Door Ajar Switches.................... 8W-45
Door Lock Motors..................... 8W-61
Door Window/Lock Switches.......... 8W-60, 61
Driver Airbag......................... 8W-43
Duty Cycle EVAP/Purge Solenoid......... 8W-30Component Page
Electric Brake Provision................ 8W-54
Engine Control Module.............. 8W-30, 70
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor....... 8W-30
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor.............. 8W-30
Engine Starter Motor Relay.............. 8W-21
Engine Starter Motor................... 8W-21
Fender Lamp......................... 8W-51
Fog Lamp Indicator.................... 8W-50
Fog Lamp Relay....................... 8W-50
Fog Lamp............................ 8W-50
Fuel Heater Relay..................... 8W-30
Fuel Heater.......................... 8W-30
Fuel Injection Pump................... 8W-30
Fuel Injectors......................... 8W-30
Fuel Transfer Pump.................... 8W-30
Fuses (JB)........................... 8W-12
Fuses (PDC).......................... 8W-10
Fusible Link....................... 8W-20, 30
Generator............................ 8W-20
Glove Box Lamp And Switch............. 8W-44
Grounds............................. 8W-15
Headlamp Beam Select Switch........... 8W-50
Headlamp Switch...................... 8W-50
Headlamp........................... 8W-50
Heated Mirror Relay................... 8W-62
Heated Mirror Switch.................. 8W-62
Heated Seat Cushions.................. 8W-63
Heated Seat Relay..................... 8W-12
Heated Seat Switches.................. 8W-63
High Beam Indicator................... 8W-40
High Note Horn....................... 8W-41
Horn Relay.......................... 8W-41
Horn Switch.......................... 8W-41
Idle Air Control Motor.................. 8W-30
Ignition Coil 4-Pack.................... 8W-30
Ignition Coil 6-Pack.................... 8W-30
Ignition Coil.......................... 8W-30
Ignition Switch....................... 8W-10
Instrument Cluster.................... 8W-40
Intake Air Heater Relays................ 8W-30
Intake Air Heater..................... 8W-30
Intake Air Temperature Sensor........... 8W-30
Intermittent Wiper Switch............... 8W-53
Joint Connectors . . 8W-10, 12, 15, 30, 31, 34, 35, 40,
44, 45, 51, 53, 70
Junction Block........................ 8W-12
Leak Detection Pump.................. 8W-30
License Lamp......................... 8W-51
Low Note Horn....................... 8W-41
Lumbar Motors....................... 8W-63
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor........ 8W-30
Manifold Air Pressure Sensor............ 8W-30
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8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
POWER DISTRIBUTION
DESCRIPTION............................1
OPERATION.............................1
SPECIAL TOOLS..........................2
CIGAR LIGHTER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION............................2
OPERATION.............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................2
CIGAR LIGHTER........................2
REMOVAL...............................3
INSTALLATION............................3
CIRCUIT BREAKER
DESCRIPTION............................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................4
CIRCUIT BREAKER......................4
GENERATOR CARTRIDGE FUSE
DESCRIPTION............................4
OPERATION.............................4
REMOVAL...............................4
INSTALLATION............................4
IOD FUSE
DESCRIPTION............................4OPERATION.............................5
REMOVAL...............................5
INSTALLATION............................5
JUNCTION BLOCK
DESCRIPTION............................6
OPERATION.............................6
REMOVAL...............................6
INSTALLATION............................7
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
DESCRIPTION............................7
OPERATION.............................8
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................8
POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION............................9
OPERATION.............................10
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................10
POWER OUTLET.......................10
REMOVAL..............................10
INSTALLATION...........................11
POWER DISTRIBUTION
DESCRIPTION
This group covers the various standard and
optional power distribution components used on this
model. The power distribution system for this vehicle
consists of the following components:
²Power Distribution Center (PDC)
²Junction Block (JB).
The power distribution system also incorporates
various types of circuit control and protection fea-
tures, including:
²Automatic resetting circuit breakers
²Blade-type fuses
²Cartridge fuses
²Circuit splice blocks
²Flashers
²Relays.
Following are general descriptions of the major
components in the power distribution system. See the
owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more
information on the features and use of all of thepower distribution system components. Refer to the
index in this service manual for the location of com-
plete circuit diagrams for the various power distribu-
tion system components.
OPERATION
The power distribution system for this vehicle is
designed to provide safe, reliable, and centralized dis-
tribution points for the electrical current required to
operate all of the many standard and optional facto-
ry-installed electrical and electronic powertrain,
chassis, safety, security, comfort and convenience sys-
tems. At the same time, the power distribution sys-
tem was designed to provide ready access to these
electrical distribution points for the vehicle techni-
cian to use when conducting diagnosis and repair of
faulty circuits. The power distribution system can
also prove useful for the sourcing of additional elec-
trical circuits that may be required to provide the
electrical current needed to operate many accessories
that the vehicle owner may choose to have installed
in the aftermarket.
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(5) Install the cigar lighter knob and element into
the cigar lighter receptacle base, or the protective cap
into the power outlet receptacle base.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
DESCRIPTION
An automatic resetting circuit breaker in the junc-
tion block is used to protect the system from a short
circuit, or from an overload condition caused by an
obstructed or stuck seat adjuster.
The circuit breaker cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING - CIRCUIT BREAKER
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to Wir-
ing Diagrams.
(1) Locate the correct circuit breaker in the junc-
tion block. Pull out the circuit breaker slightly, but
be certain that the circuit breaker terminals still con-
tact the terminals in the junction block cavities.
(2) Connect the negative lead of a 12-volt DC volt-
meter to a good ground.
(3) With the voltmeter positive lead, check both
terminals of the circuit breaker for battery voltage.
If only one terminal has battery voltage, the circuit
breaker is faulty and must be replaced. If neither ter-
minal has battery voltage, repair the open circuit
from the Power Distribution Center (PDC) as
required.
GENERATOR CARTRIDGE
FUSE
DESCRIPTION
A 140 ampere generator cartridge fuse is used on
this model. The generator cartridge fuse is similar to
other cartridge fuses found in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC). This fuse has a color-coded plastic
housing and a clear plastic fuse conductor inspection
cover like other cartridge fuses, but has a higher cur-
rent rating and is connected and secured with screws
instead of being pushed onto male spade-type termi-
nals. The generator cartridge fuse cannot be repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
OPERATION
The generator cartridge fuse is secured between
the two B(+) terminal stud connection bus bars
within the Power Distribution Center (PDC). This
fuse protects the vehicle electrical system from dam-
age that could be caused by excessive charging sys-
tem output and/or excessive electrical system currentlevels resulting from a faulty generator or faulty
charging system control circuits. If the current rating
of the fuse is exceeded, the fuse conductor melts to
open the generator output circuit connection to the
PDC. If a generator cartridge fuse fails, be certain to
completely inspect and test the vehicle charging sys-
tem before replacing the fuse and returning the vehi-
cle to service. Refer toCharging Systemin the
index of this service manual for the charging system
diagnostic procedures. Refer toPower Distribution
in the index of this service manual for the location of
complete PDC circuit diagrams.
REMOVAL
If a generator cartridge fuse fails, be certain to
inspect and test the vehicle charging system before
replacing the cartridge fuse and returning the vehicle
to service. Refer toCharging Systemin the index of
this service manual for the charging system diagnos-
tic procedures.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Unlatch and remove the cover from the Power
Distribution Center (PDC).
(3) Remove the two screws that secure the genera-
tor cartridge fuse to the two B(+) terminal stud bus
bars within the PDC.
(4) Remove the generator cartridge fuse from the
PDC.
INSTALLATION
If a generator cartridge fuse fails, be certain to
inspect and test the vehicle charging system before
replacing the cartridge fuse and returning the vehicle
to service. Refer toCharging Systemin the index of
this service manual for the charging system diagnos-
tic procedures.
(1) Position the generator cartridge fuse onto the
two B(+) terminal stud bus bars within the PDC.
(2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the generator cartridge fuse to the two B(+) terminal
stud bus bars within the PDC. Tighten the screws to
3.4 N´m (30 in. lbs.).Be certain that both screws
are tightened to the proper torque value.
(3) Install and latch the cover onto the PDC.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
IOD FUSE
DESCRIPTION
All vehicles are equipped with an Ignition-Off
Draw (IOD) fuse (Fig. 3) that is disconnected within
the Junction Block (JB) when the vehicle is shipped
from the factory. Dealer personnel are to reconnect
the IOD fuse in the JB as part of the preparation
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procedures performed just prior to new vehicle deliv-
ery.
The left end of the instrument panel cover has a
snap-fit fuse access panel that can be removed to pro-
vide service access to the fuses in the JB. A finger
recess is molded into the access panel for easy
removal. An adhesive-backed fuse layout map is
secured to the instrument panel side of the access
panel to ensure proper fuse identification. The IOD
fuse is a 10 ampere mini blade-type fuse. The fuse is
secured within a black molded plastic fuse holder
and puller unit that serves both as a tool for discon-
necting and reconnecting the fuse in its JB cavity,
and as a fuse holder that conveniently stores the fuse
in the same JB cavity after it has been disconnected.
OPERATION
The term ignition-off draw identifies a normal con-
dition where power is being drained from the battery
with the ignition switch in the Off position. The IOD
fuse feeds the memory and sleep mode functions for
some of the electronic modules in the vehicle as well
as various other accessories that require battery cur-
rent when the ignition switch is in the Off position,
including the clock. The only reason the IOD fuse is
disconnected is to reduce the normal IOD of the vehi-
cle electrical system during new vehicle transporta-
tion and pre-delivery storage to reduce battery
depletion, while still allowing vehicle operation sothat the vehicle can be loaded, unloaded and moved
as needed by both vehicle transportation company
and dealer personnel.
The IOD fuse is disconnected from JB fuse cavity
12 when the vehicle is shipped from the assembly
plant. Dealer personnel must reconnect the IOD fuse
when the vehicle is being prepared for delivery in
order to restore full electrical system operation. Once
the vehicle is prepared for delivery, the IOD function
of this fuse becomes transparent and the fuse that
has been assigned the IOD designation becomes only
another Fused B(+) circuit fuse. The IOD fuse serves
no useful purpose to the dealer technician in the ser-
vice or diagnosis of any vehicle system or condition,
other than the same purpose as that of any other
standard circuit protection device.
The IOD fuse can be used by the vehicle owner as
a convenient means of reducing battery depletion
when a vehicle is to be stored for periods not to
exceed about thirty days. However, it must be
remembered that disconnecting the IOD fuse will not
eliminate IOD, but only reduce this normal condition.
If a vehicle will be stored for more than about thirty
days, the battery negative cable should be discon-
nected to eliminate normal IOD; and, the battery
should be tested and recharged at regular intervals
during the vehicle storage period to prevent the bat-
tery from becoming discharged or damaged. Refer to
Batteryin the index of this service manual for the
location of additional service information covering
the battery.
REMOVAL
The Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse is disconnected
from Junction Block (JB) fuse cavity 12 when the
vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant. Dealer
personnel must reconnect the IOD fuse when the
vehicle is being prepared for delivery in order to
restore full electrical system operation.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
(2) Remove the fuse access panel by unsnapping it
from the left outboard end of the instrument panel.
(3) Grasp the upper and lower tabs of the IOD
fuse holder unit in fuse cavity 12 of the JB between
the thumb and forefinger and pull the unit firmly
outward.
(4) Install the fuse access panel by snapping it
onto the left outboard end of the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
The Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse is disconnected
from Junction Block (JB) fuse cavity 12 (Fig. 4) when
the vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant.
Dealer personnel must reconnect the IOD fuse when
the vehicle is being prepared for delivery in order to
restore full electrical system operation.
Fig. 3 Ignition-Off Draw Fuse
1 - JUNCTION BLOCK
2 - IGNITION-OFF DRAW FUSE AND HOLDER
3 - LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL END BRACKET
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(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
(2) To install the IOD fuse, use a thumb to press
the IOD fuse holder unit in fuse cavity 12 firmly into
the JB.
(3) Install the fuse access panel by snapping it
onto the left outboard end of the instrument panel.
JUNCTION BLOCK
DESCRIPTION
An electrical Junction Block (JB) is concealed
behind the left outboard end of the instrument panel
cover (Fig. 5). The JB combines the functions previ-
ously provided by a separate fuseblock module and
relay center, serves to simplify and centralize numer-
ous electrical components, and to distribute electrical
current to many of the accessory systems in the vehi-
cle. It also eliminates the need for numerous splice
connections and serves in place of a bulkhead connec-
tor between many of the engine compartment, instru-
ment panel, and body wire harnesses. The JB houses
up to nineteen blade-type fuses (two standard-type
and seventeen mini-type), up to two blade-type auto-
matic resetting circuit breakers, the electronic combi-
nation turn signal and hazard warning flasher, and
one International Standards Organization (ISO)
micro-relay.The molded plastic JB housing has integral mount-
ing brackets that are secured with two screws to the
left instrument panel end bracket. The left end of the
instrument panel cover has a snap-fit fuse access
panel that can be removed for service of the JB. A
fuse puller and spare fuse holders are located on the
back of the fuse access cover, as well as an adhesive-
backed fuse layout map to ensure proper fuse identi-
fication.
The JB unit cannot be repaired and is only ser-
viced as an assembly. If any internal circuit or the JB
housing is faulty or damaged, the entire JB unit
must be replaced.
OPERATION
All of the circuits entering and leaving the JB do
so through up to nine wire harness connectors, which
are connected to the JB through integral connector
receptacles molded into the JB housing. Internal con-
nection of all of the JB circuits is accomplished by an
intricate combination of hard wiring and bus bars.
Refer toJunction Blockin the index of this service
manual for the location of complete JB circuit dia-
grams.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
Fig. 4 Ignition-Off Draw Fuse
1 - JUNCTION BLOCK
2 - IGNITION-OFF DRAW FUSE AND HOLDER
3 - LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL END BRACKET
Fig. 5 Junction Block Location
1 - JUNCTION BLOCK
2 - FUSE ACCESS PANEL
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(2) Roll down the instrument panel from the dash
panel, but do not remove it from the vehicle. Refer to
Instrument Panel Assemblyin the index of this
service manual for the instrument panel assembly
removal procedures.
(3) Reach through the outboard side of the instru-
ment panel steering column opening to access and
disconnect all of the wire harness connectors from
the Junction Block (JB) connector receptacles (Fig.
6).
(4) Reach through the outboard side of the instru-
ment panel steering column opening to access and
remove the two screws that secure the JB to the left
instrument panel end bracket.
(5) Reach through the outboard side of the instru-
ment panel steering column opening to remove the
JB from the left instrument panel end bracket.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the Junction Block (JB) is being replaced
with a new unit, be certain to transfer each of the
fuses, circuit breakers and relays from the faulty JB
to the proper cavities of the replacement JB. Refer
to Junction Block in the index of this service man-
ual for the location of complete circuit diagrams
and cavity assignments for the JB.(1) Reach through the outboard side of the instru-
ment panel steering column opening to position the
JB onto the left instrument panel end bracket.
(2) Reach through the outboard side of the instru-
ment panel steering column opening to install and
tighten the two screws that secure the JB to the left
instrument panel end bracket. Tighten the screws to
2.85 N´m (25 in. lbs.).
(3) Reach through the outboard side of the instru-
ment panel steering column opening to access and
reconnect all of the wire harness connectors to the
JB connector receptacles.
(4) Install the instrument panel onto the dash
panel. Refer toInstrument Panel Assemblyin the
index of this service manual for the location of the
instrument panel assembly installation procedures.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
POWER DISTRIBUTION
CENTER
DESCRIPTION
All of the electrical current distributed throughout
this vehicle is directed through the standard equip-
ment Power Distribution Center (PDC) (Fig. 7). The
molded plastic PDC housing is located in the left
front corner of the engine compartment, just behind
the battery. The PDC houses the generator cartridge
fuse and up to twelve maxi-type cartridge fuses,
Fig. 6 Junction Block Remove/Install
1 - END BRACKET
2 - JUNCTION BLOCK
3 - SCREWS
Fig. 7 Power Distribution Center Location
1 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
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which replace all in-line fusible links. The PDC also
houses up to thirteen blade-type fuses (two standard-
type and eleven mini-type), up to seventeen Interna-
tional Standards Organization (ISO) relays (five
standard-type and twelve micro-type), two joint con-
nectors (one eighteen-way and one twenty-eight-way),
a forty-three-way engine wire harness in-line connec-
tor and a fuse puller.
The PDC housing is secured in the engine compart-
ment on the outboard side with two screws to the left
front inner fender shield, and with a screw on the
inboard side to the left front inner wheel house. The
PDC housing has a molded plastic cover that
includes two integral latches, one on each side. The
PDC cover is easily opened and removed for service
access and has a convenient adhesive-backed fuse
and relay layout map affixed to the inside surface of
the cover to ensure proper component identification.
The PDC unit cannot be repaired and is only ser-
viced as a unit with the headlamp and dash wire
harness. If the internal circuits or the PDC housing
are faulty or damaged, the headlamp and dash wire
harness unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
All of the current from the battery and the gener-
ator output enters the PDC through two cables with
eyelets that are secured with nuts to the two B(+)
terminal studs located just inside the inboard end of
the PDC housing. The PDC cover is unlatched and
removed to access the battery and generator output
connection B(+) terminal studs, the fuses, the relays,
the joint connectors and the engine wire harness in-
line connector. Internal connection of all of the PDC
circuits is accomplished by an intricate combination
of hard wiring and bus bars. Refer toPower Distri-
butionin the index of this service manual for the
location of complete PDC circuit diagrams.
REMOVAL
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) is serviced
as a unit with the headlamp and dash wire harness.
If any internal circuit of the PDC or the PDC hous-
ing is faulty or damaged, the entire PDC and head-
lamp and dash wire harness unit must be replaced.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Disconnect each of the headlamp and dash wire
harness connectors. Refer toConnector Locations
in the index of this service manual for the location of
more information on the headlamp and dash wire
harness connector locations.
(3) Remove all of the fasteners that secure each of
the headlamp and dash wire harness ground eyelets
to the vehicle body and chassis components. Refer to
Connector Locationsin the index of this servicemanual for the location of more information on the
ground eyelet locations.
(4) Disengage each of the retainers that secure the
headlamp and dash wire harness to the vehicle body
and chassis components. Refer toConnector Loca-
tionsin the index of this service manual for the loca-
tion of more information on the headlamp and dash
wire harness retainer locations.
(5) Unlatch and remove the cover from the PDC.
(6) Remove the screw that secures the engine wire
harness in-line connector to the PDC and disconnect
the connector (Fig. 8).
(7) Remove the nut that secures the eyelet of the
battery negative cable generator output take out to
the rearward B(+) terminal stud in the PDC and
remove the eyelet from the stud (Fig. 9).
(8) Remove the nut that secures the eyelet of the
battery positive cable PDC take out to the forward
B(+) terminal stud in the PDC and remove the eyelet
from the stud.
(9) Remove the screw that secures the PDC hous-
ing to the left front fender wheel housing (Fig. 10).
(10) Remove the two screws that secure the PDC
housing to the left front fender inner shield.
(11) Remove the PDC and the headlamp and dash
wire harness from the engine compartment as a unit.
INSTALLATION
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) is serviced
as a unit with the headlamp and dash wire harness.
If any internal circuit of the PDC or the PDC hous-
ing is faulty or damaged, the entire PDC and head-
lamp and dash wire harness unit must be replaced.
Fig. 8 Engine Wire Harness In-Line Connector
1 - LEFT FENDER
2 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
3 - ENGINE WIRE HARNESS IN-LINE CONNECTOR
4 - SCREW
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NOTE: If the PDC is being replaced with a new unit,
be certain to transfer each of the blade-type fuses,
cartridge fuses and relays from the faulty PDC to
the proper cavities of the replacement PDC. Refer
to Power Distribution in the index of this service
manual for the location of complete PDC circuit dia-
grams and cavity assignments.(1) Position the PDC and the headlamp and dash
wire harness unit in the engine compartment.
(2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the PDC housing to the left front fender inner shield.
Tighten the screws to 8.4 N´m (75 in. lbs.).
(3) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
PDC housing to the left front fender wheel housing.
Tighten the screw to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(4) Install the eyelet of the battery positive cable
PDC take out onto the forward B(+) terminal stud in
the PDC.
(5) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
eyelet of the battery positive cable PDC take out to
the forward B(+) terminal stud in the PDC. Tighten
the nut to 8.4 N´m (75 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the eyelet of the battery negative cable
generator output take out onto the rearward B(+) ter-
minal stud in the PDC.
(7) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
eyelet of the battery negative cable generator output
take out to the rearward B(+) terminal stud in the
PDC. Tighten the nut to 75 in. lbs.
(8) Reconnect the engine wire harness in-line con-
nector to the PDC.
(9) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
engine wire harness in-line connector to the PDC.
Tighten the screw until a distinct audible click is
heard.
(10) Install and latch the cover onto the PDC.
(11) Engage each of the retainers that secure the
headlamp and dash wire harness to the vehicle body
and chassis components. Refer toConnector Loca-
tionsin the index of this service manual for the loca-
tion of more information on the headlamp and dash
wire harness retainer locations.
(12) Install all of the fasteners that secure each of
the headlamp and dash wire harness ground eyelets
to the vehicle body and chassis components. Refer to
Connector Locationsin the index of this service
manual for the location of more information on the
ground eyelet locations.
(13) Reconnect each of the headlamp and dash
wire harness connectors. Refer toConnector Loca-
tionsin the index of this service manual for the loca-
tion of more information on the headlamp and dash
wire harness connector locations.
(14) Reconnect the battery negative cable.POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION
An accessory power outlet is standard equipment
on this model. The power outlet is installed in the
instrument panel below the cigar lighter and next to
the ash receiver, which is located near the center of
Fig. 9 Battery and Generator Connections to PDC
1 - NUTS
2 - BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE
3 - BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
4 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
5 - CABLE EYELETS
Fig. 10 Power Distribution Center
1 - FENDER INNER SHIELD
2 - INNER WHEEL HOUSE
3 - SCREW
4 - SCREW
5 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
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POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (Continued)

hook formations on the lower edge of the glove box
door are engaged with and pivot on three hinge pins
integral to the lower edge of the instrument panel
support structure. The glove box door also serves as
the passenger side knee blocker. A honeycomb struc-
ture between the inner and outer glove box door pan-
els helps to absorb the impact load and distribute it
to the instrument panel structure.
²Steering Column Opening Cover- The steer-
ing column opening cover serves as the driver side
knee blocker. This molded plastic cover has an inte-
gral ribbed plastic liner concealed behind it, for
increased strength and integrity. The steering column
opening cover transfers impact loads to the instru-
ment panel structural support.
²Top Cover- The instrument panel top cover or
base trim is the molded, grained, and color impreg-
nated plastic outer skin of the instrument panel
structural support.
Hard wired circuitry connects the electrical compo-
nents on the instrument panel to each other through
the electrical system of the vehicle. These hard wired
circuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which
are routed throughout the vehicle and retained by
many different methods. These circuits may be con-
nected to each other, to the vehicle electrical system
and to the instrument panel components through the
use of a combination of soldered splices, splice block
connectors and many different types of wire harness
terminal connectors and insulators. Refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes complete circuit diagrams, proper wire
and connector repair procedures, further details on
wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-
out and location views for the various wire harness
connectors, splices, and grounds.
OPERATION
The instrument panel serves as the command cen-
ter of the vehicle, which necessarily makes it a very
complex unit. The instrument panel is designed to
house the controls and monitors for standard and
optional powertrains, climate control systems, audio
systems, safety systems, and many other comfort or
convenience items. When the components of the
instrument panel structural support are properly
assembled and secured in the vehicle they provide
superior instrument panel stiffness and integrity to
help reduce buzzes, squeaks, and rattles. This type of
construction also provides improved energy absorp-
tion which, in conjunction with the dual airbags and
seat belts, helps to improve occupant protection.
The instrument panel is also designed so that all of
the various controls can be safely reached and the
monitors can be easily viewed by the vehicle operator
when driving, while still allowing relative ease ofaccess to each of these items for service. Modular
instrument panel construction allows all of the
gauges and controls to be serviced from the front of
the panel. In addition, most of the instrument panel
electrical components can be accessed without com-
plete instrument panel removal. However, if neces-
sary, the instrument panel can be removed from the
vehicle as an assembly.
The steering column opening cover with its inte-
gral knee blocker located on the driver side of the
instrument panel works in conjunction with the air-
bag system in a frontal vehicle impact to keep the
driver properly positioned for an airbag deployment.
In addition, removal of this component provides
access to the steering column mounts, the steering
column wiring, the Junction Block (JB) (removal of a
snap-fit fuse access panel on the left end of the
instrument panel allows access to the fuses and cir-
cuit breakers), the Central Timer Module (CTM), the
Infinity speaker filter choke and relay unit, much of
the instrument panel wiring, and the gear selector
indicator cable (automatic transmission).
In a frontal collision, the glove box door on the pas-
senger side of the instrument panel provides the
same function for the front seat passenger as the
knee blocker does for the driver. The glove box door
also incorporates a recessed latch handle. Removal of
the glove box provides access to the passenger airbag,
the glove box lamp and switch, the radio antenna
coaxial cable, the heating and air conditioning vac-
uum harness connector, and additional instrument
panel wiring.
Removal of the instrument panel cluster bezel
allows access to the headlamp switch, instrument
cluster, radio, passenger airbag on-off switch, heated
seat switches (if equipped), and the heating and air
conditioning control. Removal of the instrument clus-
ter allows access to the cluster illumination and indi-
cator bulbs, and more of the instrument panel
wiring. Complete instrument panel removal is
required for service of most components internal to
the heating and air conditioning system housing,
including the heater core and the evaporator.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of all of the components and systems mounted on or
in the instrument panel.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM (Continued)