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Step B

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  1. Press trigger.
  2. If the NGS asks for vehicle data - enter the vehicle data then press store.
  3. The NGS will ask for module data line 1 - enter data and press store.
  4. The NGS will then ask if there is an additional line of data available for that address - Select YES or NO depending on the information in the As Built Data Sheet.
  5. Repeat Steps  3 and  4 until the answer is NO for Step  4.
  6. The NGS should show a screen stating that module data was stored - press trigger.
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  8. SELECT: Restore Configuration - New ECU then press trigger.
  9. The NGS will complete loading the entered data.

Using The New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester When The Original Body Chassis Electrical Module Is Available 

  1. With the original module still installed, using the NGS tester and the latest version service function card, SELECT: Programmable Module Installation.
  2. Select: the module being installed and press trigger.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. SELECT: Retrieve Module Configuration - Old ECU and press trigger.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  6. INSTALL new module, SELECT: Restore Configuration - New ECU then press trigger.
  7. The NGS will complete loading the retrieved data.

Using The Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) When The Original Body Chassis Electrical Module Is Not Available 

  1. Install the new module.
  2. Connect the WDS and ID the vehicle as normal.
  3. From the Toolbox icon, select and highlight: Module Programming and then highlight the module that was installed and press the check mark.
  4. Select and highlight: Programmable Module Installation and then highlight the module that was installed then press the check mark.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions and turn the ignition key to the OFF position and press the check mark.
  6. The WDS will retrieve the module data from the PCM and automatically download the data into the new module and display Module Configuration Complete.
  7. If the data is not available in the PCM, the WDS will display a screen stating to contact the As-Built Data Center.
  8. Enter the module data.
  9. WDS will download the data into the new module and display.

Using The Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) When The Original Body Chassis Electrical Module Is Available 

  1. Connect the WDS and ID the vehicle as normal.
  2. From the Toolbox icon, select and highlight: Module Programming and press the check mark.
  3. Select and highlight: Programmable Module Installation.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. Install the new module.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  7. Module configuration is complete.