Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
7. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to access and remove the one screw that secures the JB to the
left instrument panel end bracket.
8. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to remove the JB from the left instrument panel end bracket.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the Junction Block (JB) is being replaced with a new unit, be certain to transfer each of the fuses, circuit breakers and relays from the
faulty JB to the proper cavities of the replacement JB. Refer to Junction Block complete circuit diagrams and cavity assignments for the JB.
1. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to position the JB onto the left instrument panel end bracket.
2. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to install and tighten the one screw that secures the JB to the left
instrument panel end bracket. Tighten the screw to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to access and install the relay and fuse block onto the JB by
engaging the relay and fuse block mounting slots with the tabs on the JB.
4. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to access and reconnect all of the wire harness connectors to the
JB connector receptacles.
5. Install the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Cover installation procedures.
6. Reach through the instrument panel fuse access panel opening to install and tighten the one screw that secures the junction block to the left
instrument panel end bracket. Tighten the screw to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
7. Install the fuse access panel by snapping it onto the left outboard end of the instrument panel.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
