Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Power Distribution: Description
All of the electrical current distributed throughout this vehicle (except for police package wiring used with rear fuse block) is directed through the standard equipment Power Distribution Center (PDC). The molded plastic PDC housing is located in the left front corner of the engine compartment, just in front of the coolant reservoir bottle. The PDC housing has a molded plastic cover. The PDC cover is easily removed for service access and has a convenient fuse and relay layout label affixed to the inside surface of the cover to ensure proper component identification. The PDC housing is secured in the engine compartment by one screw to the rear of the PDC and two clips on the front side. A small molded plastic protective cover on the front right side of the engine compartment is unsnapped to access the battery/generator cable input connection studs.
Included in the police package is an additional rear fuse block and remote rear power post.
The rear fuse block is located in the right corner of the trunk behind the trunk trim panel. The rear fuse block houses 2 relays and three fuses. The wiring is routed to an area just below the instrument panel in a six cavity connector to provide three fused ignition feeds. Three fused battery feeds in the PDC also are provided to the center stack area of the instrument panel within the same six cavity connector.
Only the police package has both fused ignition and battery circuits below the instrument panel. Special service vehicles have only the three fused battery circuits in the six cavity connector.
The remote rear power post is located in the right corner of the trunk side panel.
The rear fuse block and the remote power post are serviced as part of the body harness.
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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.