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Old 07-06-2013, 09:19 PM
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Is there any easier way to get to the fuse box to change glass fuse?
Seems like driver side under dash access is designed for a hobbit or a smurf.
Old 07-07-2013, 12:07 AM
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Simple answer-- No.

Long answer is to lift the car on a hoist to where you can just step up to the door. If you're like most of us, having access like that would be like someone walking up and giving you the keys and title to a *(insert your most desired vehicle here)*, then walking away.
Old 07-07-2013, 07:41 AM
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I just lay in my seat upside down and get after it as quick as possible before all the blood rushes to my head.

Yeah, no easy way to get to it.
Old 07-07-2013, 08:21 AM
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Hi,
Having 1 of the little plastic 'fuse puller' tools helps once you get your body in position.
Using your fingers to pull the fuse doesn't always work, and using a small screwdriver sometimes breaks the fuse.
Good Luck!
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Alan
Old 07-07-2013, 12:12 PM
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Removing the driver side T-top helps, you can dangle your leg out the roof while you lay on the floor board.

The first time I had to replace a fuse on my car, I broke the plastic fuse puller, then broke the fuse with a screw driver. Just like Alan said...

The fuses were rusted or oxidized in place. I basically made an afternoon project out of pulling each fuse, cleaning the contacts with a tiny wire brush Dremel and then spraying a little silicone electrical connector spray on it.

The chances of a "side of the road" repair are at least possible now.
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wire the whole car with after market harness and put fuse block in glove compartment. I have after market AC and lost glove compartment anyway no more weird electrical problems. Jay

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