Relay Box: Service and Repair

Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box - Removal/Installation:

^ All SRS wire harnesses are covered with yellow insulation. Before you disconnect any part of an SRS wire harness, disconnect the airbag connectors.
^ Whenever the ignition switch ON (II), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
^ For additional precautions, refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts.

NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection Circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before

- disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No. 39 (7.5 A) fuse from the under- hood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.

After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable, and wait at least three minutes.
2. Disconnect the airbag connectors.

Driver's Side:
^ Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the 2-P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel.

Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box - Removal/Installation:

Front Passenger's Side:
^ Remove the glove box.
^ Disconnect the 2-P connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness.

3. Remove the driver's foot rest.
4. Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee bolster.

Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box - Removal/Installation:

5. Remove the door sill molding, left kick panel and access panel.

Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box - Removal/Installation:

6. Remove the two mounting bolts, and pull the under-dash fuse/relay box away from the left kick panel.

Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box - Removal/Installation:

7. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors, and take out the under-dash fuse/relay box.

NOTE: The SRS main harness 2-P connector is double locked. To remove it, first lift the connector lid, then press the connector tab down and pull the connector out.

Installation:
1. Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fusel relay box.
NOTE: To reinstall the SRS main harness connector, push it into position until it clicks, then close the connector lid.
2. Install the under-dash fuse/relay box.
3. Reconnect the airbag 3-P connectors.
4. Reinstall the glove box.
5. Connect both the negative cable and positive cable to the battery.
6. Confirm that all systems work properly.