Main Fuse Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Main Fuse Cover Service Hole
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Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull up the main fuse cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, and detach the main fuse cover tab from the main fuse.

Fig 2: Pulling Up Main Fuse Cover
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Remove the main fuse cover.

Fig 3: Removing Main Fuse Cover
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Remove the nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying Main Fuse Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the main fuse.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

2016 - CX-5 - Body and Accessories