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 smart key unit (A) after loosening the bolt and screw.

Fig 1: Locating Smart Key Unit (SMK) With Bolt & Screw
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Fig 2: Locating SMK
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Disconnect the smart key unit connectors (A).

Fig 3: Locating SMK Connectors
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