Cargo Area Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

NOTE: If all of the front, console A, console B, and cargo area accessory power sockets do not work, check the No. 35 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and ACC cut relay first.

Remove the rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA ).
Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the cargo area accessory power socket (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Cargo Area Accessory Power Socket And 2P Connector
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Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
- If the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair them as necessary and recheck the system.
- If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I), and measure the voltage between cargo area accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground. There should be battery voltage.
- If there is battery voltage, go to step 5.
- If there is no battery voltage, check for:
  - Blown No. 19 (15 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box.
  - Faulty cargo area accessory power socket relay.
  - Poor ground (G404).
  - An open or high resistance in the wire.
Check for continuity between cargo area accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground. There should be continuity.
- If there is continuity, replace the power socket; go to step 6.
- If there is no continuity, check for:
  - Poor ground (G601).
  - An open or high resistance in the wire.
Gently press the tabs (A) and remove the socket (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Socket And Tabs
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Gently depress the tabs (A), then remove the housing (B) from the panel. Note the location of the indexing tabs (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Indexing Tabs, Housing And Tabs Of Panel
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Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.