Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the heater & A/C control unit.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "HEATER & A/C CONTROLLER UNIT (MANUAL) )

(Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "HEATER & A/C CONTROLLER UNIT (DATC ))
Remove the floor console assembly.
Remove the center lower cover (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 1: Locating Center Lower Cover With Screws
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Remove the BCM unit. (in the order as below)
1. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the BCM unit.
2. Loosen the mounting nuts (B).
3. Remove the BCM unit (D) after disconnecting the connector (C) from the BCM unit.

Fig 2: Locating BCM Unit, Connectors & Mounting Nuts

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