## CIRCUIT PROTECTION

### Fuses

#### REPLACEMENT

There are several fuse blocks. They are located in the engine compartment near the battery and under the center dash instrument panel.

Fig. 1: Lift up the center upper panel to access the fuses

Fig. 2: Fuse, breaker and relay ID is under the center finish panel

Fig. 3: The other fuse box is located near the battery

If any light or electrical component in the vehicle does not work, its fuse may be blown. To determine the fuse that is the source of the problem, look on the lid of the fuse box as it will give the name and the circuit serviced by each fuse. To inspect a suspected blown fuse, pull the fuse straight out with the pull-out tool and look at the fuse carefully. If the thin wire that bridges the fuse terminals is broken, the fuse is bad and must be replaced. On a good fuse, the wire will be intact.

Fig. 4: Only replace a fuse with the exact amperage as the one broken

Fig. 5: The box type fuses are medium and high current fuses

Sometimes it is difficult to make an accurate determination. If this is the case, try replacing the fuse with one that you know is good. If the fuse blows repeatedly, then this suggests that a short circuit lies somewhere in the electrical system and you should have the system checked.

CAUTION
When making emergency replacements, only use fuses that have an equal or lower amperage rating than the one that is blown, to avoid damage and fire.

When installing a new fuse, use one with the same amperage rating as the one being replaced. To install the a new fuse, first turn off all the electrical components and the ignition switch. Always use the fuse pull-out tool and install the fuse straight. Twisting of the fuse could cause the terminals to separate too much which may result in a bad connection. It may be a good idea to purchase some extra fuses and put them in the box in case of an emergency.

Fig. 6: It is advisable to use a special puller to remove the fuses