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Rain Sensor Control Module

REMOVAL

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Rain Sensor Control Module Location:




2. Locate the rain sensor control module on a bracket under the instrument panel above the throttle pedal.

Rain Sensor Control Module Remove/Install:




3. Cut the tie wrap on the control module.
4. Unlock and disconnect the wire harness connector from the module connector receptacle.
5. Remove the two screws and nuts that secure the module to the bracket.
6. Remove the module from the bracket.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the rain sensor control module to the bracket under the instrument panel above the throttle pedal.
2. Install and tighten the two screws and nuts that secure the module to the bracket.
3. Reconnect and lock the wire harness connector to the module connector receptacle.
4. Install a new tie wrap to secure the wire harness to the control module.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.