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 body control module (BCM).
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) ")
Remove the smart key unit (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Smart Key Unit Mounting Bolt
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Remove the smart key unit wiring harness mounting clip (A).

Fig 2: Removing Smart Key Unit Wiring Harness Mounting Clip
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Remove the smart key unit (B) after disconnecting the connectors (A).

Fig 3: Removing Smart Key Unit Connectors (1 Of 2)

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Fig 4: Removing Smart Key Unit Connectors (2 Of 2)

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