CDM Fuse Panel Removal

[chesnut]

Pulling the CDM to send in for repair and can't figure out how the fuse panel is attached to the plastic bracket underneath the CDM.

Any help and ideas are appreciated.

Thanks,

Gary
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[Matt B]

If I remember correctly step 1 is to split all connectors and get the entire wiring out of the way. Then there are 4 10mm hex Nuts that hold the plastic carrier in place. Remove them to get some clearance. But be careful as the plastic latches they attach to are prone to break.
The fuse holder is slid in from underneath (again, if I remember correctly). So pushing the CDM upwards and pulling the fuse holder vice versa will allow you to remove it. Maybe it's the other way around, just try.
Even then it's a PITA to actually pull the CDM out of the dash. I strongly recommend to remove the seat - not necessarily needed but makes things way easier.

I will have to pull mine again shortly due to a unsuccessful repair. Beer will play a key role in that operation...

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[Dynomite]

This may help

Post 139 - Bose Speaker Amps and CDM Replace

[TX '90 ZR1]

Here is a link to the thread I posted while doing the CDM in my '90.

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread....&highlight=CDM

Notice I did 90% of the work from the side. Did not disturb any of the connections under the CDM.
As I mention in the thread, the worst part are the connectors on the drivers side. Took me a couple of stabs at getting the CDM turned just right to go in and out, but at the proper angle was not too bad.
Good luck!

[Matt B]

Just to make sure I understand - did you eventually remove the CDM towards the footweel or did you pull it to the side with all other connectors remaining plugged? That would save a lot...

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[chesnut]

Guys,

Appreciate everyone's posts. My question is - how to get the underdash fuse panel off of the plastic wiring loom retainer that's under the CDM/DCM/Radio?

Thanks,

Gary
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[TX '90 ZR1]

Originally Posted by chesnut

Guys,

Appreciate everyone's posts. My question is - how to get the underdash fuse panel off of the plastic wiring loom retainer that's under the CDM/DCM/Radio?

Thanks,

Gary
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Sorry. I just assumed you were trying to remove the CDM.
I did not do anything as far as removing/disconnecting the fuse panel.
Wish I could help, but have not been there and hope I don't have to go!

[chesnut]

see the photo in post #1

Am unable to get the plastic bracket out that's underneath the CDM/DCM/Radio until the fuse panel can be detached from the plastic bracket.

How to detach the under dash fuse panel from the plastic bracket that the wire looms are attached to, so the plastic bracket can be removed to enable removal of the CDM/DCM/Radio unit.

Thanks,

Gary
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[Corvette95]

The plastic "rider" that the CDM sits on has three 10mm bolts on it. If you are referring to the (going from memory here) the 4 fuse holder that includes the fuse to FP2 slides off like the relays from under the steering column. The are two retainers on the back of the rider and the fuse panel (4 fuse) slides off to passenger side BUT I found the only way to remove it without breaking either the plastic housing or the retainers is to remove the CDM and plastic carrier, lower that then slide the fuse panel off. I have seen MANY that the dealership, back in the day, purposely broke the housing to facilitate quick removal and then just shove the fuse panel back in where it will fit - causing , at the very least, rattles, and more common, a short to ground. ( I removed the upper dash pad, and the passenger side braces last time I did it but I was working on other items in the area as well)

[TX '90 ZR1]

Originally Posted by chesnut

see the photo in post #1

Am unable to get the plastic bracket out that's underneath the CDM/DCM/Radio until the fuse panel can be detached from the plastic bracket.

How to detach the under dash fuse panel from the plastic bracket that the wire looms are attached to, so the plastic bracket can be removed to enable removal of the CDM/DCM/Radio unit.

Thanks,

Gary
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OK Gary. If your goal is to remove the CDM you do not need to remove the bracket or the fuse box. The CDM can come out the side without disconnecting anything under it.