Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the floor console.
Refer to "CONSOLE ".
Disconnect the connector (B), then remove the fob holder assembly (A) after releasing the hook (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Fob Holder Assembly Connector

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Fig 2: Identifying Fob Holder Assembly & Hooks

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