Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the battery positive cable from the top of the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

•	For the 3.8 L engine, refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

•	For the 3.5 L engine, refer to Battery Cable Replacement .




3. Remove the top cover of the underhood accessory wiring junction block by unscrewing the center knob if you access the fuses.



4. Release the four retainer tabs in order to remove the underhood accessory wiring junction block from the junction block bracket.



5. Disconnect the top three instrument panel harness connectors.
6. Remove the bolt from the three harnesses.
7. Disconnect the three harnesses, starting at the top.



8. Disconnect the engine harness.



9. Disconnect the instrument panel harness.



10. Disconnect the forward lamp harness.
11. Position all harnesses from junction block bracket.
12. Release the positive battery cable from the junction block bracket retainers.



13. Remove the nut from the top of the junction block bracket retainers.



14. Lift the junction block bracket up and out from the shock tower.

1. Insert the lower tab of the junction block bracket into the shock tower slot.



2. Insert the top of the junction block bracket over the stud on the shock tower.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.




3. Install the nut to the stud on the top of the junction block bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

4. Position the positive battery cable to the junction block bracket and secure using the retainers.
5. Starting at the bottom, install three harnesses into the junction block.



6. Connect the forward lamp harness.



7. Connect the instrument panel harness.



8. Connect the engine harness.
9. Install the bolt to the three harnesses.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 7 N·m (62 lb in).




10. Install the top three instrument panel harness connectors.



11. Position the junction block into the junction block bracket.



12. Install in the junction retainers pressing in until fully seated.
13. Replace the top cover and tighten using the center knob, if fuses were accessed.
14. Install the battery positive cable to the top of the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

•	For the 3.8 L engine, refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

•	For the 3.5 L engine, refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

15. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .