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GDS Installation Procedure

ECM REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE:

GDS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





WARNING:
Make sure that the battery symbol indicator at the bottom right tray of the GDS laptop shows at least 25% SO there will be enough power to handle the reprogram; if it has less, then charge the GDS laptop by connecting the power adaptor cable for at least 1/2 hour or leave it connected during the reprogram procedure if possible.

1. Connect the USB cable between the GDS laptop USB port and the VCI.

NOTE:
When performing reprogramming using the GDS, wireless communication between the VCI and GDS laptop cannot be used; you must connect the USB cable between the GDS laptop and the VCI.

2. Connect the VCI cable to the vehicle's DLC connector; to access the vehicle's connector you must remove the front cover below the steering wheel to the left.

3. Turn on the VCI and GDS laptop, and then perform reprogramming in accordance with the instructions of the next procedure (Automatic Reprogramming Procedure).