Relay Box: Service and Repair

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.

Removal:
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable, and wait at least three minutes.
3. Disconnect the airbags.

Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal/Installation:

Driver's side:
^ Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then remove the short connector (RED) from the panel.
^ Disconnect the 3P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel, then connect the short connector (RED) to the airbag side of the connector.

Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal/Installation:

Front passenger's side:
^ Remove the dashboard compartment.
^ Disconnect the front passenger's 2P connector from the SRS main harness.

Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal/Installation:

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

Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal/Installation:

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

Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal/Installation:

7. 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:

8. Disconnect the connectors from the under-dash fusel relay box, and take out the under-dash fuse/relay box.

CAUTION: Avoid breaking the SRS main harness connector; it's double-locked.

First lift the connector lid with a thin screwdriver, then press the connector tab down, and pull the connector out.

Installation:
1. Connect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, then install the fuse/relay box in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: To install the SRS main harness connector, push it into position until it clicks, then close the connector lid.

2. Disconnect the short connector (RED) from the driver's airbag 3P connector, then connect the airbag connectors to the SRS main harness.
3. Attach the driver's airbag short connector (RED) to the access panel, and install the access panel to the steering wheel.
4. Connect the battery positive cable and negative cable to the battery.
5. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.