Durango 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Fuse Block: Service and Repair
Junction Block Replacement
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE
THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Fuse Access Panel Remove/Install
2. Remove the fuse access panel by unsnapping it from the left outboard end of the instrument panel.
3. Reach through the instrument panel fuse access panel opening to access and remove the one screw that secures the Junction Block (JB) to the left
instrument panel end bracket.
4. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
Junction Block Remove/Install
5. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to access and disconnect all of the wire harness connectors from
the JB connector receptacles.
6. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to access and remove the relay and fuse block from the JB. Push
the relay and fuse block towards the left end of the instrument panel to disengage its mounting slots from the tabs on the JB.
