Removal and Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: Module configuration is required when a new ACM is being installed.
1. Upload the ACM configuration information to the scan tool. For additional information, refer to Programmable Module Installation (PMI) in MODULE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM article.
2. Remove the RH instrument panel finish applique. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel - Exploded View in INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
3. Remove the LH and RH floor console finish mouldings.
   • Using a suitable tool such as a trim removal tool, pry upward to disengage the clips.
   Fig 1: Locating Floor Console Finish Mouldings And Clips

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4. Remove the floor console upper finish panel.
   • Using a suitable tool, pry upward to disengage the clips.
   Fig 2: Removing Floor Console Upper Finish Panel Clips

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5. Remove the 2 screws and the floor console cup holder.
   Fig 3: Locating Floor Console Cup Holder Screws

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NOTE: The shifter knob is shown in the illustration removed for clarity.
Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Trim Panel Screws
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6. Remove the 4 selector lever trim panel screws, and slide the trim panel rearward to disengage the clips.

   Vehicles without navigation 

7. Remove the 6 screws and the HVAC module.
   Fig 5: Locating HVAC Module Screws

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   Vehicles with navigation 

8. Remove the 4 screws and the floor console front finish panel.
   Fig 6: Locating Floor Console Front Finish Panel Screws

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   All vehicles 

9. Remove the 4 screws and the ACM.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors and the antenna lead-in cable.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

• Download the configuration information to the ACM. For additional information, refer to PMI in MODULE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM article.