Power Distribution Center Support; Removal; Installation; Power Outlet - Chrysler Vehicle User Manual

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POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (Continued)
erator output take out onto the PDC B(+) terminal
studs.
(4) Install and tighten the two nuts that secure
the eyelet terminal of the battery positive cable take
out and the engine wire harness generator output
take out to the B(+) terminal studs. Tighten the nuts
to 11.3 N·m (100 in. lbs.).
(5) Engage the tabs on the lower edge of the B(+)
terminal stud cover in the slots on the back of the
PDC housing, then engage the latch on the top of the
cover with the latch receptacle on the PDC housing.
(6) Engage each of the retainers that secure the
dash wire harness to the vehicle body and chassis
components. Refer to Connector Locations in the
index of this service manual for the location of more
information on the dash wire harness retainer loca-
tions.
(7) Install all of the fasteners that secure each of
the dash wire harness ground eyelets to the vehicle
body and chassis components. Refer to Connector
Locations in the index of this service manual for the
location of more information on the ground eyelet
locations.
(8) Reconnect each of the dash wire harness con-
nectors. Refer to Connector Locations in the index
of this service manual for the location of more infor-
mation on the dash wire harness connector locations.
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
POWER DISTRIBUTION
CENTER SUPPORT BRACKET

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
from the PDC bracket (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER DISTRIBUTION/POWER DISTRIBUTION
CENTER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the three screws that secure the PDC
bracket to the right front inner fender (Fig. 16).
(4) Remove the PDC bracket from the right front
inner fender.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the PDC bracket onto the right front
inner fender.
(2) Install and tighten the three screws that secure
the PDC mounting bracket to the right front inner
fender. Tighten the screws to 3.9 N·m (35 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the PDC onto the PDC bracket (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRIBUTION/POWER
DISTRIBUTION CENTER - INSTALLATION).
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION
1 - SCREWS (3)
2 - RIGHT FRONT FENDER
3 - PDC BRACKET

POWER OUTLET

DESCRIPTION

A power outlet is available in this vehicle. The
power outlet base is secured by a snap fit within the
instrument panel. A plastic protective cap snaps into
the power outlet base when the power outlet is not
being used, and hangs from the power outlet base
mount by an integral bail strap while the power out-
let is in use.
The power outlet receptacle unit and the accessory
power outlet protective cap are available for service.
The power outlet receptacle cannot be repaired and,
if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.

OPERATION

The power outlet base or receptacle shell is con-
nected to ground, and an insulated contact in the
bottom of the shell is connected to battery current.
The power outlet receives battery voltage from a fuse
in the Power Distribution Center at all times.
While the power outlet is very similar to a cigar
lighter base unit, it does not include the two small
spring-clip retainers inside the bottom of the recepta-
cle shell that are used to secure the cigar lighter
heating element to the insulated contact.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER OUTLET

For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Power
Outlet in Wiring Diagrams.
Fig. 16 PDC Bracket
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