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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 749941  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery cables. Refer to Battery Cable Disconnect and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the left fender upper brace.
  3. Remove top cover (2).
  4. Remove the electrical center cover assembly (1) by lifting the cover outwards to clear the tabs (3).
  5. Remove the vehicle load disconnect switch (if equipped). Refer to Vehicle Load Disconnect Switch Replacement in Engine Electrical.

  6. Object Number: 1704992  Size: SH

    Caution: Approved safety glasses and gloves should be worn when performing this procedure to reduce the chance of personal injury.

  7. Drill out the rivets (2) and remove bracket (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1704992  Size: SH
  1. Rivet the bracket (1) to the electrical center cover.
  2. Install the vehicle load disconnect switch (if equipped). Refer to Vehicle Load Disconnect Switch Replacement in Engine Electrical.

  3. Object Number: 749941  Size: SH
  4. Set the electrical center block in its resting position until the tabs (3) lock into place.
  5. Install the electrical center cover assembly (1).
  6. Install the top cover (2).
  7. Install the fender upper brace.
  8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  9. Install the upper brace fasteners.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Connect the battery cables. Refer to Battery Cable Disconnect and Connection in Engine Electrical.