Remote Start Antenna Module: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Remote Start Antenna Module

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The Remote Start Antenna Module Assembly consists of an electrical connection to the WCM/SKREEM (1), a length of coax cable (2), two mounting clips (3) and (4), and a control module/antenna (5)  .

Fig 2: Identifying WCM/SKREEM, Coax Cable, Mounting Clips And Control Module

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The control module (3) is located under the instrument panel cover (2). The module electrical connector plugs into the WCM/SKREEM at the right side of the steering column  .

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Remove steering column trim panel (knee blocker).
3. Remove steering column shrouds.
4. Remove left instrument panel (IP) end cap.
5. Remove IP cluster bezel.
6. Remove IP cluster and its three connectors.
7. Remove left A-pillar trim.
8. Unclip upper IP bezel (defroster).
9. Remove two module mounting screws (4) from module (3).
   Fig 3: Identifying Remote Start Antenna Module

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10. Disconnect coax cable retainers (3) and (4) from IP.
    Fig 4: Identifying Coax Cable Retainers And IP

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11. Remove two WCM/SKREEM mounting screws at steering column (1).
12. Remove WCM/SKREEM from steering column (1).
13. Disconnect coax cable electrical connector (2) at WCM/SKREEM.
    Fig 5: Identifying Coax Cable Electrical Connector And WCM/SKREEM

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14. Remove module (2) from top of instrument panel while fishing coax cable (1) through openings.