Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 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.

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.

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Lower the steering wheel position lever (1).
Remove the fasteners (2a) securing the bottom cover (2b) of the steering column.
Remove the bottom cover (3a) by disengaging the retainers (3b).

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Disconnect the Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) wire harness connector (1).
Remove the bottom cover (2) of the steering column.

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Remove the KIN mounting fasteners (1).
Remove the KIN (2).