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 Center: Removal
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) is serviced as a unit with the engine compartment wire harness. If any internal circuit of the PDC or the PDC housing is faulty or damaged, the entire PDC and engine compartment wire harness unit must be replaced. Refer to appropriate Wiring Diagrams for more information on the locations of the affected connectors.
- Open hood.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Disconnect each of the engine compartment wire harness connectors.
- Remove the fasteners that secure each of the engine compartment wire harness ground eyelets to the vehicle body and chassis components.
- Disengage each of the retainers that secure the engine compartment wire harness to the vehicle body and chassis components.
- Disengage and remove the PDC housing from its mounting bracket.
- Remove the PDC and the engine compartment wire harness from the engine compartment as a unit.
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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.
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