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Fiat Panda (141) Factory Service Manual (1986-2003)09 · 55 Electrical system
09 · Electrical

Key

Make
Fiat
Model
Panda (141) Factory Service Manual
Year
1986–2003
Section
Protection and security devices (2000 range) › Key
55 Electrical systemKey

Before changing the master fuse, check the electrical system thoroughly and eliminate any factors that caused the fuse to cut in.

Diagram of a fuse container assembly showing numbered parts 1 through 7, including nuts, bolts, collars, and the fuse itself.
  1. Disconnect the fuse container from the car and cut both collars (6) present on the shanks at the ends of the container (2).
  2. Separate the container halves (2) by pressing the tabes as indicated in detail A.
  3. Unscrew both nuts (5) and disconnect fuse (3).
  4. Fit the new fuse (3) after checking that the amp rating of the new fuse is the same as that of the old fuse. Use the new bolts (4) and nuts (5) including in the parts kit.

Take particular care during installation to prevent mechanical stress on the new fuse, that could damage it irrevocably.

Exploded diagram of the fuse container assembly showing individual components including connection leads, container halves, nuts, bolts, and collars, labeled with numbers 1 through 7.
  1. Re-close the container (2), secure using the collars (6), return to the same position on the car and secure as before.

Key

  1. Fuse/battery connection lead
  2. Fuse container
  3. Master fuse.
  4. Bolt
  5. Self-locking nut
  6. Collar
  7. Fuse/junction unit connection lead

NOTE Parts: fuse (3), bolt (4) self-locking nut (5) and collar (6) are supplied as a part in a single kit because a break in the fuse could damage attached fastening elements. Individual connection leads (1) and (7) and container (2) are supplied as separate parts. The configuration of container (2) may alter according to the version; The master fuse replacement procedure is the same, regardless of container configuration.

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