Night Vision System Control Module, Removing And Installing: Removing

The Night Vision System Control Module -J853- is located in the front left footwell.

NOTE:

If replacing the control module, select the "Replace Control Module" function see Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Loosen the front left seat and with the wires still attached and push rearward, refer to Front Seats .

-- Remove the floor mat.

-- Remove the sill panel, refer to Passenger Compartment Trim .

-- Remove the foot rest, refer to Passenger Compartment Trim .

-- Remove the cover -1- for the emergency release -arrows-.

Fig 1: Removing Parking Lock Emergency Release Cover

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-- Disengage the carpet and push aside, while doing this guide the cover -1- for the emergency release through the opening.

-- Release the clips in the direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 2: Locating Clips

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-- Open cover -1-.

-- Release connectors -1 and 2- and remove from the Night Vision System Control Module -J853- -3-

Fig 3: Identifying Connectors And Night Vision System Control Module -J853- -3-

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-- Push the retaining tab in the direction of the -arrow- and remove the Night Vision System Control Module - 853- -3- from the E-box.