Remote Keyless Entry Module: Removal

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the instrument panel top cover. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL) .
Remove the two screws holding the RKE module to the instrument panel assembly. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: RKE Module Location
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1 - RKE MODULE
Slide locking tab of the wiring connector sideways to unlock tab, and remove connector from RKE module.
Remove RKE module from vehicle.

NOTE: When replacing a faulty RKE Module, the replacement module must be configured with the DRB lll® scan tool for proper operation. Additionally, all transmitters must be reprogrammed to the new RKE module.