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Rear Body Control Module (RBCM) Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
  • If configuration is not performed when the rear body control module (RBCM) is replaced with a new one, the vehicle specification information is not stored in the rear body control module (RBCM) and the system will not operate normally.
  • When performing configuration, it is necessary to read the vehicle specification information from the rear body control module (RBCM) before replacing it. Connect the M-MDS to the vehicle and perform vehicle identification before removing the rear body control module (RBCM). The vehicle specification information is temporarily stored in the M-MDS.
NOTE:
  • The rear body control module (RBCM) prior to replacement stores the vehicle specification information.
  • A new rear body control module (RBCM) does not store any vehicle specification information.
  • If the vehicle specification information from the rear body control module (RBCM) prior to replacement cannot be read, perform the configuration using As-Built data.
  1. When replacing the rear body control module (RBCM), perform the configuration. (See REAR BODY CONTROL MODULE (RBCM) CONFIGURATION (USING READ/WRITE FUNCTION) ).
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Rear scuff plate (LH) (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Trunk side trim (LH) (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Disconnect the connectors shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Body Control Module And Connectors
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  5. While pressing the rear body control module (RBCM) tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the tab from the body.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Rear Body Control Module Tab From Fuse Box
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  6. Pull the rear body control module (RBCM) up in the direction of the arrow to detach the hook from the body.
  7. Remove the rear body control module (RBCM).
    Fig 3: Pulling Rear Body Control Module
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  8. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
  9. Move the screwdriver in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure and pull the connector in the direction of arrow (4) to detach its tab from the rear body control module (RBCM).
  10. Pull the connector in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure and remove it.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    Fig 4: Removing Connector
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