Interior Fuse Box Fix

[mmmkam]

Any tips on disassembly of the interior fuse box behind the glove box? I have a couple of loose fuses that I need to try and tighten or fix the contacts on.

 

[dance_party]

Any tips on disassembly of the interior fuse box behind the glove box? I have a couple of loose fuses that I need to try and tighten or fix the contacts on.

I just discovered a loose fuse of my own, which brought me here...

I don't have any tips, but according to the manual (8O-5 is where I found this):

The fuseblock module is serviced as a unit with the
cross body wire harness. If any internal circuit of the
fuseblock module or if the fuseblock module housing
is faulty or damaged, the entire fuseblock module
and the cross body wire harness unit must be
replaced.

I haven't quite decided how I want to approach attempting to tighten that connection, but replacing the whole module and the harness isn't at the top of my list of solutions to try (yet?).

 

[dance_party]

I also found this reply in another thread, but it's a bit too vague for me to start pulling stuff apart without trying to learn a bit more first. I haven't been able to find any photos showing the box opened up. I've broken too many things (only a few, but enough to know better now) because I didn't take the time to figure out how they are designed to be opened.

 

[SSTJ]

Any updates on this thread? Could be a good resource to others.

 

[txbemis69]

a small pick or paper clip might be used to lightly pry on said fuse terminal contacts. i strongly suggest disconnecting the battery first! this worked for me on a boat before.

 

[NskLJ]

A small pick should work or you can put a slight twist in the blade of the fuse. Don’t try to disassemble the box unless you have it on the bench.

 

[dance_party]

Any updates on this thread? Could be a good resource to others.

For me, the problem has been the radio fuse. Last time it started crapping out, I took the fuse out, sprayed the fuse prongs with contact cleaner and worked the fuse in and out of the socket a few times. It's been going strong for several months now.