Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Generic Electronic Module (GEM)

GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM)

REMOVAL

1. CAUTION: Prior to removal of the generic electronic module (GEM), it is necessary to upload module configuration information to the diagnostic tool. This information needs to be downloaded into the new module once installed.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the radio chassis.







3. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.







4. Remove the GEM.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Disconnect the electrical connectors from the GEM.

INSTALLATION

1. CAUTION: Once the new module is installed, it is necessary to download module configuration information from the appropriate diagnostic tool into the new module.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.