Alarm System Transponder: Service and Repair

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER

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Part 2:

Removal and Installation

1. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

Disconnect the battery.

2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1 Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
2 Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

3. If equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle.
4. Remove the 3 screws and the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
5. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
6. Remove the 2 nuts and the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

7. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.

8. NOTE: Only apply pressure or leverage below the key cylinder lower rib.

Remove the screw from the bottom of the PATS transceiver and remove the transceiver.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.