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General Information

General Information
The main power distribution module (PDM) distributes
battery power to the control modules on the vehicle.
The PDM contains the fuses required to protect the
power feed circuits to these modules. While the main
PDM provides power to the modules, the modules
themselves control power flow and circuit protection to
the various components of the M2 electrical system.
Because of this, traditional PDM devices such as
relays and circuit breakers are no longer necessary
on the main PDM.

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Main Power Distribution Module Removal and
Installation

Removal 2. Connect the four harness connectors to the PDM.

1. Disconnect the negative leads from the batteries 3. Using nuts and washers, attach the battery power
or, if the vehicle is equipped with a battery discon- ring connectors to the power studs.
nect switch, turn the switch to the off position.
4. Connect the batteries or tun the battery disconnect
NOTE: The main power distribution module (PDM) is switch to on.
mounted in the engine compartment on the left front
5. Verify operation of electrical components.
quarter fender. See Fig. 1.
2. Remove the nuts and washers that attach the
battery power ring connectors to the power studs,
then remove the ring connectors. See Fig. 2.
3. Remove the four harness connectors (green, blue,
gray, and black) from the PDM.
4. Remove the four Torx® capscrews that attach the
PDM to the quarter fender, then remove the PDM.

Installation
1. Properly orient the PDM and attach it to the quarter
fender using four Torx capscrews.

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1. Wiper Linkage Arm
2. Bulkhead Module
3. Hood Support Bracket
4. Quarter Fender
5. Power Distribution Module
Fig. 1, Main Power Distribution Module Installation

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1. Battery Power to 125-Amp MEGA® Fuse 2 4. Forward Chassis Harness Connector (blue)
2. Battery Power to 125-Amp MEGA Fuse 1 5. Forward Chassis Harness Connector (gray)
3. Engine Harness Connector (green) 6. Frontwall Harness Connector (black)

Fig. 2, Main PDM Fuse Panel Layout and Connections

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Specifications

Main PDM Specifications

See Fig. 1 for an illustration of the main PDM fuse
panel layout and connections.

Fuse Specifications*
Fuse Fuse Fuse
Primary Function Secondary Function
Location Rating Rating
F1 Vehicle Control Unit (MBE only) 10A Spare –
F2 Blower Motor 30A – –
Engine ECU (Caterpillar 3126, C11, C13,
F3 Engine ECU (MBE or Caterpillar C7 and C9) 20A 30A
C15 ACERT, and Cummins ISC)
F4 Engine ECU (Caterpillar 2004 EPA) 20A Transmission ECU 30A
F5 Ignition Switch 5A – –
F6 Hydromax Relay (hydraulic ABS) 30A – –
F7 Bulkhead Module 30A – –
F8 ICU3-M2 10A – –
F9 Automatic Transmission ECU 10A Eaton AutoShift Transmission ECU 30A†
F10 Spare – – –
F11 Spare – – –
F12 Radio/Diagnostic 20A – –
F13 Chassis Module 30A – –
F14 Spare – – –
F15 Bulkhead Module 30A – –
F16 ABS ECU (pneumatic) 15A ABS ECU (hydraulic) 25A
F17 Chassis Module 30A – –
F18 Bulkhead Module 30A – –
F19 Chassis Module 30A – –
F20 Bulkhead Module 30A – –
F21 Spare – – –
F22 Bulkhead Module 30A – –
F23 Spare – – –
F24 Hydraulic Pump and Motor (hydraulic ABS) 25A Spare –
F25 Spare – – –
F26 Spare – – –
* Spare fuse locations may be used for additional options such as power windows and power door locks.
† The fuse rating for an AGS transmission is 20A.

Table 1, Fuse Specifications

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MEGA® Fuse and the Corresponding PDM Fuses It PDM Fuses and the Corresponding PDM Output Pins
Protects
PDM Fuse Output Connector and Terminal
MEGA Fuse PDM Fuse
F3 Green H
F1
F4 Green G
F2
F5 Black D
F5
F6 Black C
F6
F7 Gray F
F7
F8 Green C
F12
F9 Green D
1 F13
Blue G
F14 F10
Green F
F20
F11 Blue H
F21
F12 Black H
F22
F13 Gray E
F23
F14 Black B
F24
F15 Black A
F3
F16 Blue A
F4
F17 Blue C
F8
F18 Blue B
F9
F19 Gray G
F10
F20 Gray E
F11
F21 Black F
2 F15
F22 Black G
F16
Gray H
F17 F23
Blue E
F18
F24 Gray D
F19
F25 Gray C
F25
Gray A
F26
F26 Gray B
Table 2, MEGA Fuse and the Corresponding PDM
Blue D
Fuses It Protects
Table 3, PDM Fuses and the Corresponding PDM
Output Pins
PDM Fuses and the Corresponding PDM Output Pins
PDM Fuse Output Connector and Terminal
F1 Green A
F2 Green B

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1. Battery Power to 125-Amp MEGA Fuse 2 4. Forward Chassis Harness Connector (blue)
2. Battery Power to 125-Amp MEGA Fuse 1 5. Forward Chassis Harness Connector (gray)
3. Engine Harness Connector (green) 6. Frontwall Harness Connector (black)

Fig. 1, Main PDM Fuse Panel Layout and Connections

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