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Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) Module

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the LH front door scuff plate.







3. Remove the LH cowl side trim panel.







4. Disconnect the two RAP module electrical connectors.
1 Disconnect C257.
2 Disconnect C256.

NOTE: If C256 is disconnected first, an inadvertent IGNTAM alarm event (AL_EVT) will be stored and the alarm will sound when the battery is connected. The alarm must be disarmed by the remote unlock button or a key in the door lock cylinder to UNLOCK. To avoid this condition, disconnect (1) C257 before (2) C256 and reconnect (2) C256 before (1) C257.







5. Remove the nuts and the RAP module.


INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Check for correct operation.

NOTE: To avoid inadvertent alarm activation, reconnect C256 first.