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Data Communication Module

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover.>
  3. Remove the knee airbag module. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module.>
  4. Remove the glove box. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Glove Box.>
  5. Remove the center grille assembly. <Ref. to CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY , REMOVAL, Air Vent Grille.>
  6. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Audio.>
  7. 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: Removing Data Communication Module
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