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Alarm System Transmitter: Service and Repair




Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the steering column opening trim panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel - Exploded View in Instrument Panel and Console Instrument Panel - Exploded View.

2. Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.

3. Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.

4. Release the clips and remove the PATS transceiver.

5. NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) to be programmed into the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) again.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.