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Smart Key Unit

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the glove box housing.

    (Refer to Body - " GLOVE BOX HOUSING  ") 

  3. Remove the body control module (BCM).

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - " BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)  ") 

  4. Remove the smart key unit (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.
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  5. Remove the smart key unit wiring harness mounting clip (A).
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  6. Remove the smart key unit (B) after disconnecting the connectors (A).
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