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Removal & Installation

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Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove lower instrument panel trim covers and C/D changer cover if equipped. Remove control module mounting screws. Disconnect harness connectors. Remove control module. See Fig 1 . To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Locating Keyless Entry Components
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