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Theft Deterrent Module Replacement

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Fig 1: Replacing Theft Deterrent Control Module
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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
  4. Program the theft deterrent control module after replacement. Refer to Control Module References .
1 Theft Deterrent Control Module