Smart Key Unit

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")
Remove the RF receiver (A) after loosening a nut.

Fig 1: RF Receiver With Nut
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Disconnect the SMK connectors (A) from the SMK unit.

Fig 2: SMK Connectors
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Remove the smart key unit (A) with loosening the nut and screw.

Fig 3: Smart Key Unit With Screw

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Fig 4: Smart Key Unit With Nut

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