Q: How to replace the underhood fuse box on Cadillac CTS?
A: The first step to replace underhood electrical center or junction block requires disconnecting the negative Battery Cable. First complete the removal of the Fuse Box cover while also taking out the fastener that secures the negative cable to the Fuse Box. Start by removing both fasteners which maintain the Fuse Box board in place before disconnecting its electrical connector. Start by unlocking the Fuse Box board's tabs followed by lifting it upwards before pulling on the harness lock at the unlocking tabs until removal is possible. Start by removing fasteners (1, 2) which secure the Fuse Box onto the vehicle. Begin the installation process by fastening fasteners (1, 2) to mount the Fuse Box to the vehicle until they reach 10 n.m (86 lb in). The Fuse Box board needs fasteners installed at the locking tabs which should be tightened to 7 n.m (62 lb in). Fasten the negative cable at the Fuse Box with proper torque of 15 n.m (11 lb ft) while installing the Fuse Box cover followed by reconnection of the negative Battery Cable.
Q: How to service and repair the Fuse Box in the Body Wiring Harness Junction Block on Cadillac Escalade?
A: The first step for junction block replacement starts with disconnecting the negative Battery Cable(s) followed by removing the harness positioned at the front side of the body wiring harness junction block. To access the junction block users must first remove its cover followed by disconnecting upper pivot points to lower it downward before unfastening lower pivots to extract it from its bracket position. Before the junction block removal you must disconnect both 68-way ip connectors and every remaining wiring connector attached to it. The two 68-way ip connectors must be connected to the junction block while installing all other wiring connectors need to be connected as well. Insert the junction block onto the bracket while reconnecting the harness to the front of the junction block followed by covering attachment and reattachment of the negative Battery Cable(s).
Q: How to replace the underhood fuse box on Cadillac XLR?
A: The first step to replace the underhood Fuse Box or junction block starts with disconnecting the negative Battery Cable and unthreading the lead nut from the positive Battery Cable at the junction block before moving the cable lead out of the way. The preliminary step requires removing the Fuse Box cover followed by disjoining the electrical cable retainers at the rear. Once you flip the Fuse Box it becomes possible to open its lower cover while you can loosen the bolts which secure the engine, i/p and forward lamp wiring harness connectors to the Fuse Box. Before removing the Fuse Box disconnect the Engine Wiring Harness Connector and the i/p wiring harness connector that connect to it. Throughout installation connect the i/p harness connector with the engine harness connector to the Fuse Box and tighten the underhood Fuse Box connector bolts to 7 n.m (62 lb in). Place the electrical center with its right side facing up before attaching electrical cable retainers at the back and installing the Fuse Box cover. The driver should complete the procedure by attaching the positive Battery Cable lead to the Fuse Box stud before securing the lead nut to a torque of 10 n.m (89 lb in) followed by reconnecting the negative Battery Cable.