Body Electrical System

Relay Box (Interior) Repair Procedures

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~90min
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Fuse Inspection

  1. Make sure that there is no play in the fuse holders and that the fuses are securely installed.
  2. Is the rating of the fuse specified correctly for each circuit?
  3. Is there a blown fuse? If a fuse must be replaced, be sure to use a new fuse of the same capacity. Always determine why the fuse blew first and fully correct the problem before installing a new fuse.

Inspection

  1. The SJB can be diagnosed using GDS. The SJB communicates with GDS, which then displays the input and output data along with the codes.
  2. To diagnose the SJB function, select the vehicle model, BCM and SJB.
  3. To view the SJB input/output current value, select "Current DATA". It provides information on the SJB input/output conditions.
  4. To perform a functional check of the SJB outputs, select "Actuation Test".

Removal

Smart Junction Box (SJB)
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the lower crash pad panel (A). (Refer to BD group - "Crash Pad")
  3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the fuse side of the intelligent junction box.
  4. Remove the intelligent junction box by loosening the mounting nuts (2 pcs).
  5. Disconnect the connectors from the rear side of the intelligent junction box.

Installation

  1. Install the smart junction box.
  2. Install the emergency pad lower panel.
  3. Make sure that the entire system operates normally.

Test yourself

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