under hood fuse box removal

2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU

177,000 MILES • 3.1L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

10POINTBOB

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I need to pull my fuse box out of the way to get to my brake booster on my car listed above. My Haynes book says it just pulls forward but it only moves a hair. I don't see anything holding it in and I'm afraid of using brute strength but it seems like it's seized up in the bracket. Is there a trick to pulling this out of the way? Oh, and I disconnected the power wire. Thanks

Aug 22, 2021 at 10:17 AM

SQM

✓Experienced Mechanic
6,383 POSTS

Hello,

Couple of items to remember. Be sure to remove all the fuses and relays before trying to remove the fuse block as well as having your battery disconnected.
There should be a retainer tab on the under side of the block on the front. Push up on the tab and slide forward the block.

I have attached the complete replacement procedure (see below).

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.

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Aug 22, 2021 at 1:37 PM

10POINTBOB

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Your info was right for the most part. The problem I had was the bracket itself prevented me to reach it from the front. I had to pull the master cylinder out, too far maybe, and reach under from the side.

Sep 5, 2021 at 10:25 AM

SQM

✓Experienced Mechanic
6,383 POSTS

Appreciate the info. It will be surely helpful.

Sep 5, 2021 at 1:13 PM