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Communications Control Module: Service and Repair




HandsFreeLink Control Unit Input Test/Replacement

1. Remove the glove box.

2. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover.

3. Disconnect the 28P connector (A) from the HandsFreeLink control unit (B).






4. Remove the mounting bolt (C) and loosen the bolt (D), then remove the bolts (E) and HandsFreeLink control unit from the bracket (F).

5. Inspect the connector and socket terminals for a good pin fit to be sure they are all making good contact.

- If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
- If the terminals look OK, go to step 6.

6. Reconnect the connector and make these input tests at the connector.

- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 7.





7. Disconnect the 28P connector again, and make this input test at the connector.

- If the test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system
- If the input test proves OK, the HandsFreeLink control unit must be faulty; replace it.