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Data Communication Module

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM".
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to BATTERY .
  2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver and the knee airbag module. Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module.
  3. Remove the glove box. Ref. to REMOVAL , Glove Box.
  4. Remove the center grille assembly. Ref. to CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY , REMOVAL, Air Vent Grille.
  5. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Audio.
  6. Remove the data communication module.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the audio bracket or navigation bracket, and then remove the data communication module.
CAUTION: Do not drop or apply any impact to the data communication module.
Fig 1: Locating Audio Bracket/Navigation Bracket Screws
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