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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013SONIC L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSFUSE BLOCKSERVICE AND REPAIR
2013 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8L
Fuse Block: Service and Repair
2013 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8LSECTION Service and Repair
Front Compartment Fuse Block Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the junction block cover (1).
3. Remove the positive battery cable nut (1) from the junction block.
4. Remove the positive battery cable (2) from the junction block.
5. Remove the junction block nut (1).
6. Remove the junction block bolts (2).
7. Disconnect the wiring harness from the junction block base.
8. Remove the junction block (3) from the base.
9. Disconnect the wiring harness from the junction block base.
10. Remove the junction block nut (1) from the block base.
11. Remove the junction block base (2) from the inner wheelhouse.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the junction block base (2) to the inner wheelhouse stud.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
2. Install the junction block base nut (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (79 lb in).
3. Install the junction block to the base.
4. Install the junction block bolts (2) and tighten to 9 Nm (79 lb in).
5. Install the junction block nut (1) and tighten to 7 Nm (61 lb in).
6. Position the positive battery cable to the junction block.
7. Install the positive battery cable nut (2) and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
8. Install the junction block cover (1).
9. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
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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.