Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad left side cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Left Side Cover
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Remove the left extension cover (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Left Extension Cover
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Remove the crash pad lower cover (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Cover
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Disconnect the diagnosis connector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Diagnosis Connector
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Remove the reinforcing panel (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Reinforcing Panel
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Remove the left shower duct (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Left Shower Duct
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Remove the BCM.
Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the mode control actuator connector (A).
Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the mode control actuator (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Mode Control Actuator & Connector
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Installation is the reverse order of removal.