Power distribution center wiring JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2002 WJ / 2.G Owner's Manual

²Front Check Valve- The front washer system
check valve is integral to the wye fitting located in
the washer plumbing between the cowl plenum
washer hose and the front washer nozzles, and is
concealed beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
at the base of the windshield.
²Front Washer Nozzle- Two fluidic front
washer nozzles are secured with integral snap fea-
tures to dedicated openings in the cowl plenum cover/
grille panel located near the base of the windshield.
²Front Washer Plumbing- The plumbing for
the front washer system consists of rubber hoses and
molded plastic fittings. The plumbing is routed along
the left side of the engine compartment from the
washer reservoir, and through the dash panel into
the cowl plenum to the front washer nozzle fittings
beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille panel.
²Front Washer Pump/Motor- The front washer
pump/motor unit is located in a dedicated hole on the
lower outboard side of the washer reservoir, behind
the inner fender liner ahead of the left front wheel.
The front washer pump is located ahead of and below
the rear washer pump.
²Front Wiper Arm- The two front wiper arms
are secured with nuts to the threaded studs on the
ends of the two wiper pivot shafts, which extend
through the cowl plenum cover/grille panel located
near the base of the windshield.
²Front Wiper Blade- The two front wiper
blades are secured to the two front wiper arms with
an integral latch, and are parked on the glass near
the bottom of the windshield when the front wiper
system is not in operation.
²Front Wiper Module- The front wiper pivot
shafts are the only visible components of the front
wiper module. The remainder of the module is con-
cealed within the cowl plenum beneath the cowl ple-
num cover/grille panel. The front wiper module
includes the module bracket, four rubber-isolated
wiper module mounts, the front wiper motor, the
wiper motor crank arm, the two wiper drive links,
and the two front wiper pivots.
²Rain Sensor Module- Models equipped with
the optional automatic wiper feature have a Rain
Sensor Module (RSM) located behind a trim cover on
a bracket bonded to the inside surface of the wind-
shield glass, just above the inside rear view mirror
mounting button.
²Right Multi-Function Switch- The right
(wiper) multi-function switch is secured to the right
side of the multi-function switch mounting housing
near the top of the steering column, just below the
steering wheel. Only the control stalk for the right
multi-function switch is visible, while the remainder
of the switch is concealed beneath the steering col-
umn shrouds. The right multi-function switch con-tains all of the switches and control circuitry for both
the front and rear wiper and washer systems.
²Washer Fluid Level Switch- The washer fluid
level switch is located in a dedicated hole near the
center of the forward surface of the washer reservoir,
behind the left front wheel house splash shield.
²Washer Reservoir- The washer reservoir is
concealed between the left inner fender shield and
the left outer fender panel, behind the inner fender
liner and ahead of the left front wheel. The washer
reservoir filler neck is the only visible portion of the
reservoir, and it is accessed from the left front corner
of the engine compartment.
²Wiper High-Low Relay- The wiper high-low
relay is an International Standards Organization
(ISO) micro relay located in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) in the engine compartment near the
battery.
²Wiper On-Off Relay- The wiper on-off relay is
an International Standards Organization (ISO) micro
relay located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
in the engine compartment near the battery.
Hard wired circuitry connects the front wiper and
washer system components to 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 connected to each other, to the
vehicle electrical system and to the front wiper and
washer system components through the use of a com-
bination 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 information includes
wiring 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.
OPERATING MODES
The components of the front wiper and washer sys-
tem are designed to work in concert to provide the
following operating modes:
²Automatic Wiper- In models equipped with
the optional automatic wiper feature, the internal
circuitry of both the right (wiper) multi-function
switch, the rain sensor module, and the BCM work
in concert to provide an automatic wiper mode with
five sensitivity selections. The BCM tells the Rain
Sensor Module (RSM) when the automatic wiper
mode is selected and the manually selected sensitiv-
ity level, then the rain sensor module tells the BCM
each time enough water droplets have accumulated
within the wipe pattern on the windshield to require
front wiper operation. The BCM then automatically
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function switch provides a resistor multiplexed out-
put to the Body Control Module (BCM) on a
windshield wiper switch mux circuit, and the BCM
responds by energizing the wiper on/off relay in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) to operate the front
wiper motor momentarily at low speed to provide the
front wiper mist mode.
²Intermittent Front Wipe Mode- On models
not equipped with the optional automatic wiper sys-
tem, the control knob on the end of the right (wiper)
multi-function switch control stalk is rotated to one
of five minor intermediate detents to select the
desired intermittent front wipe delay interval. The
control knob is rotated rearward (counterclockwise)
to increase the delay, or forward (clockwise) to
decrease the delay. The right (wiper) multi-function
switch provides a resistor multiplexed output to the
Body Control Module (BCM) on a windshield wiper
switch mux circuit. The BCM responds by monitoring
electronic vehicle speed messages received from the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) over the Program-
mable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus,
then energizing the wiper on/off relay in the Power
Distribution Center (PDC) to operate the front wiper
motor at the proper delay intervals.
²Intermittent Rear Wipe Mode- The control
ring on the right (wiper) multi-function switch con-
trol stalk is rotated to the center detent to select the
intermittent rear wiper mode. The right (wiper)
multi-function switch provides a battery current out-
put to the rear wiper motor on a rear wiper motor
delay control circuit to signal the rear wiper module
to operate the rear wiper in the intermittent wipe
mode.
²Rear Washer Mode- The right (wiper) multi-
function switch control stalk is pushed forward
toward the instrument panel to a momentary posi-
tions to activate the rear washer pump/motor in the
rear washer mode. The rear washer pump will con-
tinue to operate in the rear washer mode until the
control stalk is released. The right (wiper) multi-
function switch provides battery current on a rear
washer pump motor control circuit to energize the
rear washer pump in the rear washer mode.DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RIGHT MULTI-
FUNCTION SWITCH
Be certain to perform the diagnosis for the front
wiper system, front washer system, rear wiper sys-
tem, and/or rear washer system before testing the
right multi-function switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING) or (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/REAR
WIPERS/WASHERS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wir-
ing information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-out
information and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE IMPACT SENSOR,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the right multi-function switch from
the steering column and disconnect the instrument
panel wire harness connector for the switch from the
switch connector receptacle.
(3) Using an ohmmeter, check the right multi-func-
tion switch continuity and resistances at the switch
terminals as shown in the Right Multi-Function
Switch test chart (Fig. 17).
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RIGHT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (Continued)

²Normally Open Terminal- The normally open
terminal (87) is connected to the high speed brush of
the front wiper motor through a front wiper high/low
relay high speed output circuit, and is connected to
the high speed brush whenever the relay is ener-
gized.
²Normally Closed Terminal- The normally
closed terminal (87A) is connected to the low speed
brush of the front wiper motor through a front wiper
high/low relay low speed output circuit, and is con-
nected to the low speed brush whenever the relay is
de-energized.
The wiper high/low relay can be diagnosed using
conventional diagnostic tools and methods.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER HIGH/LOW
RELAY
The wiper high/low relay (Fig. 26) is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine com-
partment near the battery. Refer to the appropriate
wiring information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location
views for the various wire harness connectors, splices
and grounds.
(1) Remove the wiper high/low relay from the
PDC. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASH-
ERS/WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY - REMOVAL).
(2) A relay in the de-energized position should
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, andno continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go
to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(3) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec-
tromagnet) should be 75   8 ohms. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(4) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86.
There should now be continuity between terminals
30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A
and 30. If OK, reinstall the relay and use a DRBIIIt
scan tool to perform further testing. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) (Fig. 27).
(3) See the fuse and relay layout label affixed to
the underside of the PDC cover for wiper high/low
relay identification and location.
(4) Remove the wiper high/low relay by grasping it
firmly and pulling it straight out from the receptacle
in the PDC.
INSTALLATION
(1) See the fuse and relay layout label affixed to
the underside of the PDC cover for the proper wiper
high/low relay location (Fig. 27).
Fig. 26 ISO Micro Relay
30 - COMMON FEED
85 - COIL GROUND
86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
Fig. 27 Power Distribution Center
1 - RIGHT FENDER
2 - BATTERY
3 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
4 - COVER
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WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER ON/OFF
RELAY
The wiper on/off relay (Fig. 29) is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine com-
partment near the battery. Refer to the appropriate
wiring information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location
views for the various wire harness connectors, splices
and grounds.
(1) Remove the wiper on/off relay from the PDC.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - REMOVAL).
(2) A relay in the de-energized position should
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go
to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(3) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec-
tromagnet) should be 75   8 ohms. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(4) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86.
There should now be continuity between terminals
30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A
and 30. If OK, reinstall the relay and use a DRBIIIt
scan tool to perform further testing. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) (Fig. 30).
(3) See the fuse and relay layout label affixed to
the underside of the PDC cover for wiper on/off relay
identification and location.
(4) Remove the wiper on/off relay by grasping it
firmly and pulling it straight out from the receptacle
in the PDC.
INSTALLATION
(1) See the fuse and relay layout label affixed to
the underside of the PDC cover for the proper wiper
on/off relay location (Fig. 30).
(2) Position the wiper on/off relay in the proper
receptacle in the PDC.
(3) Align the wiper on/off relay terminals with the
terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
(4) Push firmly and evenly on the top of the wiper
on/off relay until the terminals are fully seated in the
terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
(5) Reinstall the cover onto the PDC.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 29 ISO Micro Relay
30 - COMMON FEED
85 - COIL GROUND
86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
Fig. 30 Power Distribution Center
1 - RIGHT FENDER
2 - BATTERY
3 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
4 - COVER
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stalk is moved to the rear Wash position, the Wash
position circuitry within the switch directs battery
current to the rear washer pump/motor unit, and to
both the rear wiper motor control and rear washer
switch output signal inputs of the rear wiper module
electronic circuitry, which causes the wiper motor to
run at a fixed cycle for as long as the Wash mode is
selected plus about three additional fixed wipe cycles.
The rear wiper module electronic circuitry controls
the switching of battery current to the rear wiper
motor brush, which controls wiper motor operation.
The intermittent wipe and wipe-after-wash features
of the rear wiper and washer system are both pro-
vided by the rear wiper module electronic circuitry.
The rear wiper module electronic circuitry also mon-
itors the liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch and will
park the rear wiper blade off of the glass any time it
senses that the liftgate flip-up glass is ajar, the igni-
tion switch is turned to the Off position, or the right
multi-function switch control sleeve is moved to the
Off position. This feature ensures that the rear wiper
blade will not interfere with or be damaged by the
operation of the liftgate flip-up glass. However, if the
ignition switch is turned to the Off position or the
liftgate flip-up glass is opened while the rear wiper is
operating, the right multi-function switch control
sleeve must be cycled to the Off position and back to
the On or Delay position after the ignition switch is
turned back On or the liftgate flip-up glass is closed
before the rear wiper will operate again.
Refer to the owner's manual in the vehicle glove
box for more information on the features and opera-
tion of the rear wiper and washer system.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM
WIPER SYSTEM
The diagnosis found here addresses an electrically
inoperative rear wiper system. If the rear wiper
motor operates, but the wiper does not move on the
liftgate glass, replace the faulty rear wiper module. If
the wiper operates, but chatters, lifts, or does not
clear the glass, clean and inspect the wiper system
components as required. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
REAR WIPERS/WASHERS - INSPECTION) and
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/REAR WIPERS/WASH-
ERS - CLEANING). Refer to the appropriate wiring
information. The wiring information includes wiring
diagrams, proper wire and connector repair proce-
dures, details of wire harness routing and retention,
connector pin-out information and location views for
the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds.WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Check that the interior lighting switch on the
control stalk of the left multi-function switch is not
in the dome lamp disable position. With all four
doors and the liftgate closed, open the liftgate flip-up
glass. The interior lamps should light. If not, depress
the cargo lamp lens to actuate the cargo lamp defeat
switch and the interior lamps should light. Close all
four doors, the liftgate and the liftgate flip-up glass.
Note whether the interior lamps remain lighted.
They should turn off after about thirty seconds. If
OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, go to Step 9.
(2) Check the fused B(+) fuse (Fuse8-15ampere)
in the Junction Block (JB). If OK, go to Step 3. If not
OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as
required and replace the faulty fuse.
(3) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
(Fuse8-15ampere) in the JB. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit between
the JB and the Power Distribution Center (PDC) as
required.
(4) Check the fused ignition switch output (run-
acc) fuse (Fuse 29 - 10 ampere) in the JB. If OK, go
to Step 5. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or
component as required and replace the faulty fuse.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run-acc) fuse (Fuse 29 - 10 ampere) in the
JB. If OK, turn the ignition switch to the Off position
and go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open fused
ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit between the
JB and the ignition switch as required.
(6) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector for the right multi-function switch from the
switch connector receptacle. Reconnect the battery
negative cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On
position. Check for battery voltage at the fused igni-
tion switch output (run-acc) circuit cavity of the
instrument panel wire harness connector for the
right multi-function switch. If OK, go to Step 7. If
not OK, repair the open fused ignition switch output
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

the same time, the power distribution system was
designed to provide ready access to these electrical
distribution points for the vehicle technician to use
when conducting diagnosis and repair of faulty cir-
cuits. The power distribution system can also prove
useful for the sourcing of additional electrical circuits
that may be required to provide the electrical current
needed to operate accessories that the vehicle owner
may choose to have installed in the aftermarket.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWAP POWER DIS-
TRIBUTION CENTERS FROM ONE VEHICLE TO
ANOTHER. MOST OF THESE ASSEMBLIES ARE
VEHICLE FEATURE SPECIFIC AND THEREFORE
NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. ALWAYS USE THE COR-
RECT PART NUMBERED ASSEMBLY WHEN DIAG-
NOSING OR REPLACING A POWER DISTRIBUTION
CENTER.
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
CIGAR LIGHTER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION
A cigar lighter outlet is standard equipment on
this model. On models equipped with the optional
Smoker's Package, the cigar lighter knob and heating
element are included. On models without the Smok-
er's Package, the cigar lighter outlet is equipped with
a snap fit plastic cap and is treated as an extra
accessory power outlet. The cigar lighter outlet is
installed in the instrument panel center lower bezel,
which is located near the bottom of the instrument
panel center stack area, below the heater and air
conditioner controls. The cigar lighter outlet is
secured by a snap fit within the center lower bezel.The cigar lighter outlet, plastic cap and the knob
and heating element unit are available for service
replacement. These components cannot be repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, they must be replaced.
OPERATION
The cigar lighter consists of two major components:
a knob and heating element unit, and the cigar
lighter base or outlet shell. The receptacle shell is
connected to ground, and an insulated contact in the
bottom of the shell is connected to battery current.
The cigar lighter receives battery voltage from a fuse
in the junction block when the ignition switch is in
the Accessory or On positions.
The cigar lighter knob and heating element are
encased within a spring-loaded housing, which also
features a sliding protective heat shield. When the
knob and heating element are inserted in the outlet
shell, the heating element resistor coil is grounded
through its housing to the outlet shell. If the cigar
lighter knob is pushed inward, the heat shield slides
up toward the knob exposing the heating element,
and the heating element extends from the housing
toward the insulated contact in the bottom of the
outlet shell.
Two small spring-clip retainers are located on
either side of the insulated contact inside the bottom
of the outlet shell. These clips engage and hold the
heating element against the insulated contact long
enough for the resistor coil to heat up. When the
heating element is engaged with the contact, battery
current can flow through the resistor coil to ground,
causing the resistor coil to heat.
When the resistor coil becomes sufficiently heated,
excess heat radiates from the heating element caus-
ing the spring-clips to expand. Once the spring-clips
expand far enough to release the heating element,
the spring-loaded housing forces the knob and heat-
ing element to pop back outward to their relaxed
position. When the cigar lighter knob and element
are pulled out of the outlet shell, the protective heat
shield slides downward on the housing so that the
heating element is recessed and shielded around its
circumference for safety.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CIGAR LIGHTER
OUTLET
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toHorn/Ci-
gar Lighter/Power Outletin Wiring Diagrams.
(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block.
If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted cir-
cuit or component as required and replace the faulty
fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse in
Terminal Pick Kit 6680
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POWER DISTRIBUTION (Continued)

JUNCTION BLOCK
DESCRIPTION
An electrical Junction Block (JB) is concealed
beneath the driver side of the instrument panel in
the passenger compartment of the vehicle (Fig. 3).
The JB combines the functions previously provided
by a separate fuseblock module and relay center. The
JB serves to simplify and centralize numerous elec-
trical components, as well as to distribute electrical
current to many of the accessory systems in the vehi-
cle. It also eliminates the need for numerous splice
connections. The JB houses up to thirty-three blade-
type mini fuses, up to two blade-type automatic
resetting circuit breakers, the electronic combination
flasher, the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) module
(Canada only) and up to twelve International Stan-
dards Organization (ISO) relays (three standard-type
and nine micro-type). The JB also incorporates an
integral connector and mounting for the Body Con-
trol Module (BCM). The BCM is secured with four
screws directly to the dash panel side of the JB.
Refer toBody Control Modulein Electronic Con-
trol Modules for additional information covering the
BCM.
The molded plastic JB housing has integral mounts
that are secured with two screws and two snap
retainers to the instrument panel steering column
support bracket behind the instrument panel steer-ing column opening cover. The JB is concealed above
the molded plastic instrument panel fuse cover. Inte-
gral latches molded into the fuse cover secure it the
JB, the BCM and the 16-way data link connector tab
of the instrument panel steering column support
bracket. The fuse cover can be pulled downward to
disengage the latches and provide service access to
all of the fuses, relays and wire harness connectors of
the JB. The fuse cover has a fuse puller and spare
fuses secured to its upper surface. Refer toInstru-
ment Panel Fuse Coverin Body for additional ser-
vice information.
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. The BCM is available for separate
service replacement.
OPERATION
All of the circuits entering and leaving the Junc-
tion Block (JB) do so through up to five wire harness
connectors, which are connected to the JB through
integral connector receptacles molded into the JB
housing. Internal connection of all of the JB circuits
is accomplished by a printed circuit board. There are
also two separate wire harness connections to con-
nector receptacles that are integral to the BCM.
Refer toJunction Blockin Wiring Diagrams for
additional information and the location of complete
JB circuit diagrams.
REMOVAL
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCON-
NECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE
(GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE
THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSI-
BLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the fuse cover from the bottom of the
Junction Block (JB).
(3) Remove the steering column opening cover
from the instrument panel. Refer toSteering Col-
umn Opening Coverin Body for the location of
steering column opening cover removal procedures.
Fig. 3 Junction Block Location
1 - REAR LATCHES
2 - JUNCTION BLOCK AND BODY CONTROL MODULE UNIT
3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSE COVER
4 - SIDE LATCH
5 - FRONT LATCHES
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(4) Reach behind the JB to disconnect the two
instrument panel wire harness connectors from the
Body Control Module (BCM) connector receptacles
located near the bottom of the JB (Fig. 4).
(5) Reach behind the JB to remove the screw that
secures the instrument panel wire harness bulkhead
connector to the connector receptacle located near the
top of the JB and disconnect the connector.
(6) Disconnect the fused B(+) and the IOD wire
harness connectors from the connector receptacles
located near the bottom of the JB (Fig. 5).
(7) Remove the screws that secure the right and
left body wire harness bulkhead connectors to the
connector receptacles located near the center of the
JB and disconnect the connectors.
(8) Remove the two screws that secure the JB to
the instrument panel steering column support
bracket (Fig. 6).
(9) To disengage the two snap clips that secure the
top of the JB to the instrument panel steering col-
umn support bracket, grasp the bottom of the junc-
tion block firmly with both hands and pull it
downward sharply.
(10) Remove the JB from the instrument panel
steering column support bracket.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the Junction Block (JB) is being replaced
with a new unit, be certain to transfer each of the
optional fuses, circuit breakers and relays from thefaulty JB to the proper cavities of the replacement
JB. Refer to Junction Block in Wiring Diagrams for
the location of complete circuit diagrams and cavity
assignments for the JB. The Body Control Module
(BCM) must also be transferred to the new JB.
Refer to Body Control Module in Electronic Control
Modules for the location of the BCM removal and
installation procedures.
(1)
Position the JB into its mounting location on the
instrument panel steering column support bracket.
(2) Align the snap clips at the top of the JB with
the mounting holes in the instrument panel steering
column support bracket.
(3) Grasp the bottom of the JB firmly with both
hands and push it upward sharply to engage the two
snap clips that secure the top of the JB to the instru-
ment panel steering column support bracket.
(4)
Install and tighten the two screws that secure the
JB to the instrument panel steering column support
bracket. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
Fig. 4 Junction Block Connections
1 - SCREW
2 - JUNCTION BLOCK
3 - BULKHEAD CONNECTOR
4 - BODY CONTROL MODULE
5 - INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
Fig. 5 Junction Block Connections
1 - SNAP CLIPS
2 - SCREW
3 - CONNECTOR
4 - LEFT BODY WIRE HARNESS
5 - IOD CONNECTOR
6 - FUSED B+ CONNECTOR
7 - RIGHT BODY WIRE HARNESS
8 - SCREW
9 - CONNECTOR
10 - JUNCTION BLOCK
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are only serviced as a unit with the right headlamp
and dash wire harness. If the PDC main housing
unit, fuse wedges or the bus bars are faulty or dam-
aged, the right headlamp and dash wire harness unit
must be replaced.
OPERATION
All of the current from the battery and the generator
output enters the PDC through two cables and a single
two-holed eyelet that is secured with nuts to the two
PDC B(+) terminal studs just inside the front end of the
PDC housing. The PDC cover is unlatched and opened
to access the battery and generator output connection
B(+) terminal studs, the fuses or the relays. Internal
connection of all of the PDC circuits is accomplished by
an intricate combination of hard wiring and bus bars.
Refer toPower Distribution
in Wiring Diagrams for
the location of complete PDC circuit diagrams.
REMOVAL
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) main housing
unit, the PDC fuse wedges and the PDC bus bars can-
not be repaired and are only serviced as a unit with the
right headlamp and dash wire harness. If the PDC
main housing unit, the fuse wedges or the bus bars are
faulty or damaged, the entire PDC and right headlamp
and dash wire harness unit must be replaced.
(1)Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
(2) Disconnect each of the right headlamp and
dash wire harness connectors. Refer toConnector
Locationsin Wiring Diagrams for the location of
more information on the right headlamp and dash
wire harness connector locations.
(3) Remove all of the fasteners that secure each of
the right headlamp and dash wire harness ground
eyelets to the vehicle body and chassis components.
Refer toConnector Locationsin Wiring Diagrams
for the location of more information on the ground
eyelet locations.
(4) Disengage each of the retainers that secure the
right headlamp and dash wire harness to the vehicle
body and chassis components. Refer toConnector
Locationsin Wiring Diagrams for the location of
more information on the right headlamp and dash
wire harness retainer locations.
(5) Unlatch and open the PDC cover.
(6) Remove the two nuts that secure the two-holed
eyelet of the battery wire harness PDC take outs to
the PDC B(+) terminal studs (Fig. 8).
(7) Remove the battery wire harness PDC take out
eyelet from the B(+) terminal studs.
(8) Disengage the latches on the PDC housing
mounts from the tabs on the PDC mounting stan-
chions of the battery support, and pull the PDC
housing upward to disengage the mounts from the
stanchions (Fig. 9).
Fig. 8 Power Distribution Center Connections
1 - PDC COVER
2 - NUT (2)
3 - EYELET
4 - B(+) TERMINAL STUDS
Fig. 9 Power Distribution Center Remove/Install
1 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
2 - MOUNTS
3 - STANCHIONS (3)
4 - BATTERY SUPPORT
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(9) Remove the PDC and the right headlamp and
dash wire harness from the engine compartment as a
unit.
DISASSEMBLY
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER DISASSEMBLY
PDC HOUSING LOWER COVER REMOVAL
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) cover, the
PDC housing lower cover, the PDC relay wedges, the
PDC relay cassettes and the PDC B(+) terminal stud
module are available for service replacement. The
PDC cover can be simply unlatched and removed
from the PDC housing without the PDC being
removed or disassembled. Service of the remaining
PDC components requires that the PDC be removed
from its mounting and disassembled. Refer toWiring
Repairin Wiring Diagrams for the location of the
wiring repair procedures.
(1) Remove the battery from the battery support.
Refer toBattery Systemfor the location of the bat-
tery removal procedures.
(2) Unlatch and remove the cover from the PDC.
(3) Remove the two nuts that secure the two-holed
eyelet of the battery wire harness PDC take out to
the B(+) terminal studs near the front of the PDC.
(4) Remove the battery wire harness PDC take out
eyelet from the two PDC B(+) terminal studs.
(5) Disengage the latches on the PDC housing
mounts from the tabs on the PDC mounting stan-
chions on the battery support, and pull the PDC
housing upward to disengage the mounts from the
stanchions.
(6) Where the right headlamp and dash wire har-
ness exits the PDC, remove the tape that secures the
wire harness to the trough formation on the PDC
housing lower cover.
(7) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the latches on each side
and the front of the PDC housing that secure the
housing lower cover to the PDC and remove the
housing lower cover (Fig. 10).
PDC B+ TERMINAL MODULE REMOVAL
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) cover, the
PDC housing lower cover, the PDC relay wedges, the
PDC relay cassettes and the PDC B(+) terminal stud
module are available for service replacement. The
PDC cover can be simply unlatched and removed
from the PDC housing without the PDC being
removed or disassembled. Service of the remaining
PDC components requires that the PDC be removed
from its mounting and disassembled. Refer toWiring
Repairin Wiring Diagrams for the location of the
wiring repair procedures.(1) Remove the PDC housing lower cover.
(2) From the top of the PDC housing, use a small
screwdriver or a terminal pick tool (Special Tool Kit
6680) to release the two latches that secure the B(+)
terminal module in the PDC.
(3) Gently and evenly press the two B(+) terminal
studs down through the bus bar in the PDC.
(4) From the bottom of the PDC housing, remove
the B(+) terminal module from the PDC.
PDC RELAY WEDGE REMOVAL
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) cover, the
PDC housing lower cover, the PDC relay wedges, the
PDC relay cassettes and the PDC B(+) terminal stud
module are available for service replacement. The
PDC cover can be simply unlatched and removed
from the PDC housing without the PDC being
removed or disassembled. Service of the remaining
PDC components requires that the PDC be removed
from its mounting and disassembled. Refer toWiring
Repairin Wiring Diagrams for the location of the
wiring repair procedures.
(1) Remove the PDC housing lower cover.
(2) Remove each of the relays from the PDC relay
wedge to be removed.
(3) From the bottom of the PDC housing, use a
small screwdriver or a terminal pick tool (Special
Fig. 10 PDC Housing Lower Cover Remove/Install -
Typical
1 - TROUGH FORMATION
2 - LATCHES (5)
3 - PDC HOUSING LOWER COVER
4 - WIRE HARNESS
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