Fuse Block: Description and Operation

An electrical Fuse Block is located in the left endcap of the instrument panel.

The left instrument panel endcap is a snap-fit fuse access cover that conceals the fuse block and fuses. A fuse puller and spare fuse holders are located on the back of the endcap, as well as the fuse layout to ensure proper fuse identification. The left instrument panel endcap must be removed to access components other than the fuses in the fuse block.

All of the current entering and leaving the fuse block does so through wire harnesses, which are connected to the fuse block. The fuse block houses blade-type fuses. Internal connection of all the fuse block circuits is accomplished by an intricate network of hard wiring and bus bars. For complete circuit diagrams, 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.

The fuses and circuit breakers are available for service replacement. The fuse block unit cannot be repaired and is only serviced with the instrument panel wiring harness assembly. If any internal circuit or the fuse block is faulty or damaged, the entire instrument panel wire harness and fuse block assembly must be replaced.