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Front Control Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative and positive battery cables from the battery.
  2. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
  3. Using a long flat-bladed screwdriver, gently twist the Integrated Power Module (IPM) retaining clip outboard to free the IPM from its mounting bracket (Fig 1). Rotate IPM upward to access the Front Control Module (FCM) retaining screws.
    Fig 1: Removing Integrated Power Module
    G02676612Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Remove the front control module retaining screws.
  5. Using both hands, pull the FCM straight from the IPM assembly to disconnect the 49-way electrical connector (Fig 2) and remove the front control module from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Control Module
    G02676613Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.