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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005EXPRESS 3500 V8-6.0L VIN UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONFUSE BLOCKSERVICE AND REPAIR
2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 V8-6.0L VIN U
Fuse Block: Service and Repair
2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 V8-6.0L VIN USECTION Service and Repair
BODY WIRING HARNESS JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Remove the drivers seat.
3. Remove the junction block cover (1).
4. Remove the positive battery cable nut (2) from the junction block.
5. Remove the positive battery cable (3) from the junction block.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1) from the junction block, if equipped with YF7.
7. Completely loosen the junction block caged bolts (2).
8. Release the tabs that retain the junction block (1) to the junction block base.
9. Remove the junction block (1) from the block base.
10. Remove the junction block base nuts (1, 3).
11. Remove the wiring harness (4) from the junction block base (2).
12. Remove the junction block base (4) from the floor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the wiring harness (2) to the junction block base (3).
2. Install the junction block base (3) to the floor studs.Ensure the remaining electrical connections (4, 5) are not captured under the junction block base after installations the floor studs.
3. Install the junction block base nuts (1) to the floor studs.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the block base nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
4. Install the junction block (1) to the junction block base.Ensure the retaining tabs are fully seated.
Tighten the bolts (2) to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
5. Connect the electrical connectors (1), if equipped with YF7.
6. Connect the positive battery cable (3) to the junction block.
7. Install the positive battery cable nut (2).
Tighten the nut (2) to 10 N.m(88 lb in).
8. Install the junction block cover (1).
9. Install the drivers seat.
10. Connect the battery negative cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.