Accessing fuse box in my 2014 GXL

[Waggers Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Waggers]

I need to replace my 15amp fuse under the dash. As a 70year old with a dodgy back, how do I get to the fuse. I know which one but seek help as to removing the cover and then will the box come out a bit to access or is it fixed. Help will be greatlyapreciated
cheers Gerry

[Grumps189 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Grumps189]

Gee Gerry, I feel for you. I'm a bit younger than you (66) but I had to do the same thing and be a contortionist on my back under the dash with my legs hanging out the door, only to find the fuse box was so close to my eyes, that they couldn't focus on the fuses so that I could clearly see what I was doing. A mongrel of a design and Bl***dy stupid. I ended up doing it by feel alone - and I'm not looking forward to doing it again.
My advice, get someone to do it for you. It's just not worth the hassle.
But if you do decide to do it, the cover comes off with a bit of a fiddle, but the panel itself is fixed. There is a fuse puller inside which helps get the old fuse out - but it is a real fiddle pushing the new fuse in due to the limited space and arms hitting your face etc when you try to get leverage.
Cheers Paul

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Thanks Paul. Sorry about tardy reply, but for some reason I have not been able to access Prado Point forum for a few days. All fixed now thanks for your advice. I agree it is a bugger of a spot to access.
regards