Jeep Cherokee

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Power distribution systems » Removal and installation
Ignition-off draw fuse

The Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse is removed from Power Distribution Center (PDC) fuse cavity 16 (Fig.

7) when the vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant. Dealer personnel must install the IOD fuse when the vehicle is being prepared for delivery in order to restore full electrical system operation.

NOTE: When removing or installing the IOD fuse, it is important that the ignition switch be in the Off position. Failure to place the ignition switch in the Off position can cause the radio display to become scrambled when the IOD fuse is installed. Removing and installing the IOD fuse again with the ignition switch in the Off position will usually correct the scrambled radio display condition.

REMOVAL

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.

(2) Unlatch and remove the cover from the PDC.

(3) Remove the IOD fuse from fuse cavity 16 of the PDC.

(4) Store the removed IOD fuse by inserting the terminal blades of the fuse into the plastic fuse holder formation that is molded into the underside of the PDC cover.

(5) Install and latch the cover onto the PDC.

Fig. 7 Ignition-Off Draw Fuse

1 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
2 - IGNITION-OFF DRAW FUSE

INSTALLATION

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.

(2) Unlatch and remove the cover from the PDC.

(3) Remove the stored IOD fuse from the plastic fuse holder formation that is molded into the underside of the PDC cover.

(4) Align the terminal blades of the IOD fuse with the terminal receptacles in fuse cavity 16 of the PDC.

(5) Use a thumb to press the IOD fuse firmly down into PDC fuse cavity 16.

(6) Install and latch the cover onto the PDC.

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