SAS Control Module Connector Cover Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]: Removal

Obtain a tool such as a flathead screwdriver of the dimensions shown in the figure.
Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL .) (See UPPER PANEL INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Flathead Screwdriver Dimensions
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Remove the parking brake lever. (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolts.
Set the bracket out of the way.
Remove the nuts.

Fig 2: Bracket And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Fig 3: SAS Control Module With Torque Specifications
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Remove the SAS control module.
Disconnect the connectors.
Insert the flathead screwdriver into the service hole of the SAS control module connector cover in the position shown in the figure.
Insert the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure until the SAS control module connector cover tab is detached from the SAS control module connector.

Fig 4: Identifying SAS Control Module Connectors
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Fig 5: Inserting Flathead Screwdriver Into Service Hole Of SAS Control Module
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Pull out the SAS control module connector in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the SAS control module connector cover.

Fig 6: Pulling Out SAS Control Module Connector
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