Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If this Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is being replaced with a new unit, a diagnostic scan tool MUST be used to align the PROXI configuration data into the new ECU. Follow the routine outlined in the diagnostic scan tool for PROXI Configuration Alignment under Body Control Module (BCM) Miscellaneous Functions menu.
NOTE:
For mechanical key ignition, refer to SWITCH, IGNITION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the instrument cluster bezel from the instrument panel. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Lower the steering wheel position lever (1).
- Remove the screws (2a) securing the bottom cover (2b) of the steering column.
- Remove the bottom cover (3a) by disengaging the retainers (3b).
- Disconnect the Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) wire harness connector.
- Remove the bottom cover (2) of the steering column.
- Remove the KIN mounting screws (1).
- Remove the KIN (2).