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Body Control Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel silencer.
3. Remove the knee blocker airbag.
4. Unclip the 72-way bulkhead connector from the Body Control Module (BCM) mounting assembly.
5. Move bulkhead wiring aside.
6. Disconnect the five wire connectors from the BCM.

BCM Mounting:




7. Remove the four screws holding the BCM to the bulkhead.
8. Remove the BCM from the mounting bracket.

INSTALLATION
1. Place the BCM onto the mounting bracket.
2. Install the four screws holding the BCM to the bulkhead.
3. Connect the five wire connectors to the BCM.
4. Attach the 72-way bulkhead connector onto the Body Control Module (BCM) mounting assembly.
5. Install the knee blocker airbag.
6. Install the lower instrument panel silencer.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. REFER TO RESTRAINT SYSTEMS/SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. Service Precautions

7. Verify vehicle and system operation.