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Theft Deterrent Module Replacement (Encore)

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Fig 1: Theft Deterrent Module (Encore)
GM2781009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement (Encore) .
  2. Remove the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Encore) .
1 Theft Deterrent Module Fastener (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

2 Theft Deterrent Module

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. Slide the module up to remove from the ignition cylinder.
  3. Refer to Control Module References for programming and set up procedures.