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Module - Body Controller - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH - Remove And Replace .
  2. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH - Remove And Replace .
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power - Disconnect And Connect .
  5. Remove the driver footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver - Remove And Replace .
  6. Remove the driver knee airbag. See Knee Airbag - Driver - Remove And Replace .
    NOTE: No need to remove the driver knee airbag cover.
  7. Fold the LH front cabin carpet aside for access.
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  8. Use a clip prytool to release the clips (x2) that attach the LH harness bracket to the body.
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  9. Use a clip prytool to release the clip that attaches the harness to the LH body controller.
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  10. Disconnect the understood storage unit electrical connector (J9 X037) from the LH body controller module.

    1x connectorJ9 X037

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  11. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the body 1 electrical connector (J1/J2 X030A/B) from the LH body controller module.
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  12. Disconnect the body 3 electrical connector (J4 X032) from the LH body controller module.
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  13. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the body 5 electrical connector (J6/J7 X038A/B) from the LH body controller module.
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  14. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the body 4 electrical connector (J5 X034) from the LH body controller module.
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  15. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the body 2 electrical connector (J3 X031) from the LH body controller module.
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  16. Disconnect the body 6 electrical connector (J8 X039) from the LH body controller module.
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  17. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the power electrical connector (J14 X036) from the LH body controller module.
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  18. Disconnect the door 2 electrical connector (J11 X033B) from the LH body controller module.
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  19. Disconnect the door electrical connector (J10 X033A) from the LH body controller module.
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  20. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the dash electrical connector (J12 X035) from the LH body controller module.
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  21. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the harness electrical connector.
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  22. Move the harness bundle aside for access to the LH body controller.
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  23. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH body controller to the body.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  24. Lift the LH body controller module upwards carefully to release the tab, and then remove the LH body controller module from the vehicle.
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