Removal and Installation

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the instrument panel side trim.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel
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Remove the cowl side trim panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Panel Screws
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Remove the glove box.

Fig 3: Removing Glove Box
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Remove the passenger side lower footwell trim panel.

Fig 4: Removing Passenger Side Lower Footwell Trim Panel
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Remove the generic electronic module (GEM).
1. Remove the two retaining nuts.
2. Remove the GEM module and the bracket and position aside.
Fig 5: Removing Generic Electronic Module (GEM)
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Disconnect the powertrain control (PCM) module electrical connectors and remove the PCM.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Powertrain Control Module Electrical Connectors
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CAUTION: Make sure that the PCM electrical connectors do not unlock when installing the GEM module.