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Data Communication Module

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the knee airbag module. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the glove box. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>GLOVE BOX>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the center grille assembly. Refer to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>AIR VENT GRILLE>REMOVAL>CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY .
  6. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Refer to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>AUDIO>REMOVAL .
  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.
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