Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2004)
Fuse Block: Service and Repair
PDC Housing Lower Cover
REMOVAL
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) cover, the PDC housing lower cover, the PDC relay wedges, the PDC relay cassettes and the PDC B(+) terminal
stud module are available for service replacement. The PDC cover can be simply unlatched and removed from the PDC housing without the PDC being
removed or disassembled. Service of the remaining PDC components requires that the PDC be removed from its mounting and disassembled. Refer to
Wiring Repair in Wiring Diagrams for the location of the wiring repair procedures.
1. Remove the battery from the battery support. Refer to Battery System for the location of the battery removal procedures.
2. Unlatch and remove the cover from the PDC.
3. Remove the two nuts that secure the two-holed eyelet of the battery wire harness PDC take out to the B(+) terminal studs near the front of the
PDC.
4. Remove the battery wire harness PDC take out eyelet from the two PDC B(+) terminal studs.
5. Disengage the latches on the PDC housing mounts from the tabs on the PDC mounting stanchions on the battery support, and pull the PDC
housing upward to disengage the mounts from the stanchions.
6. Where the right headlamp and dash wire harness exits the PDC, remove the tape that secures the wire harness to the trough formation on the PDC
housing lower cover.
Pdc Housing Lower Cover Remove/install Typical
7. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the latches on each side and the front of the PDC housing that secure the
housing lower cover to the PDC and remove the housing lower cover.
INSTALLATION
1. Align the PDC housing lower cover on the bottom of the PDC.
2. Evenly press the lower cover into place until latches are fully engaged.
3. Where the right headlamp and dash harness enters the PDC, tape the harness securely to the trough formation on the PDC lower cover.
4. Install the PDC in its mounting location on the battery support.
5. Install the battery wire harness over the two PDC B+ terminal studs. Torque the nuts to 11.3 N.m (100 in. lbs.).
6. Install the battery. Refer to Battery System for the procedure.
7. Install the PDC cover.
