2021 Jeep Cherokee TrailhawkFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Z Case Fuse Array

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A high-current Z-case fuse assembly (1) bolted to the outside of the Power Distribution Center (PDC) is used to direct battery power to high current devices. The assembly contains four fuses numbered F01, F03, F04, and F05. The connection at F02 is to attach the battery cable to the fuse array. The Electric Power Steering (EPS) unit, Generator, and a Pulse-Width Modulated (PWM) radiator fan controller all receive battery power through the high current fuses. The high current fuses protect the wiring and devices from damage caused by unplanned over-current conditions. This component is serviced separate from the PDC.

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Z Case Fuse Array
F01Β  EPS
F02Β  Battery Cable to Externally Mounted Z-Case Fuse Array
F03Β  Auxiliary PDC - Diesel Only
F04Β  Generator (180 or 160 amperes)
F05Β  PWM Radiator Fan Controller.
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