TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Fuse Block: Service and Repair
Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box (MICU) Removal/Installation
Driver's Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box (MICU) Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
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Relay puller 07AAC-000A1A0
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Locations and
precautions and procedures See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service
and Repair before doing repairs or servicing.
Removal
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure. See: Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures
2. Remove these items:
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Driver's dashboard trim See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Driver's Dashboard
Trim Removal/Installation
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Driver's switch panel See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Dashboard Driver's
Switch Panel Removal/Installation
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Driver's dashboard undercover See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Driver's
Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
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Driver's kick panel See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Scuff Plate/Service and Repair/Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front
Door Sill Area
3. Loosen the bolt (A), then remove the bolt (B) and the bracket (C) from dashboard/steering hanger beam.
4. USA models with keyless access system and Canada models without keyless access system: Remove the screws and cover (A) from the driver's
under-dash fuse/relay box.
5. Remove the mounting bolt, release the tab (B), and pull the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box away from the body.
6. Disconnect the connectors from the fuse side of the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
7. Disconnect the connectors from the back side of the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box, then remove the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
8. Carefully remove the relays using the relay puller See: Testing and Inspection by prying under the base of the relay.
NOTE: Do not use pliers. Pliers will damage the relays, which could cause the engine to stall or not start.