Passive Anti-Theft (PATS) Transceiver Module

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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
3. Twist the tilt wheel handle and shank and remove.
4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
5. Remove the inner hood latch release handle.
6. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover and instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.

NOTE: The steering wheel is shown removed for clarity.




7. Remove the transceiver assembly.
1. Remove the screw.

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

2. Locate the rib on the steering column lock cylinder housing, and gently release the anti-theft transceiver over the rib.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

NOTE:
- When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 ml) or more to relearn the strategy.
- No key replacement or re-initialization needs to occur with the removal or installation of a new PATS transceiver.
- The steering wheel is shown removed for clarity.




8. Install in reverse order of removal.