Main Fuse Removal/Installation

SKYACTIV-G 

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure below.

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3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure below, and pull up the main fuse cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure below to detach the main fuse cover tab from the main fuse.

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4. Remove the main fuse cover.
5. Remove the nuts.
   Fig 1: Main Fuse, Engine Wiring Harness, Front Wiring Harness And Nuts With Torque Specifications

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6. Remove the main fuse.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

SKYACTIV-G VIN Y 

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure below.

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3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure below, and pull up the main fuse cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure below to detach the main fuse cover tab from the main fuse.

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4. Remove the main fuse cover.
5. Remove the nuts.
   Fig 2: Main Fuse, Wiring Harness And Nuts With Torque Specifications

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6. Remove the main fuse.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.