Smart Key Unit

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Remove the knee airbag (KAB) module.
(Refer to Restraint - "KNEE AIRBAG (KAB) MODULE ")
Disconnect the steering column connectors.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Loosen the mounting nuts and through bolts in the frontal area and lower the steering column.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Disconnect the smart key unit connectors (A).

Fig 1: Locating Smart Key Unit Connectors
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Remove the smart key unit wiring mounting clip (A).

Fig 2: Locating Smart Key Unit Wiring Mounting Clip
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Remove the smart key unit (A) after loosening the mounting nut and screw.

Fig 3: Locating Smart Key Unit Mounting Nut & Screw
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Fig 4: Locating Smart Key Unit
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