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Rear Body Control Module (RBCM) Inspection: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Trunk side pocket (See TRUNK SIDE POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Pull back the trunk side trim (LH) to a position which allows for the removal of the rear body control module (RBCM). (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the rear body control module (RBCM) from the body with the connector connected. (See REAR BODY CONTROL MODULE (RBCM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  6. Verify that the voltages of each of the terminals are as indicated in the TERMINAL VOLTAGE TABLE (REFERENCE) .
    • If the voltage is not as indicated in the table, inspect the parts under Inspection item(s).
      • If the system does not launch normally even though inspection items are normal, specify the location of the malfunction based on the instructions from the on-board diagnostic system and the symptom troubleshooting, and perform repairs.