BCM removal

1. BCM safety information

When replacing the BCM, it is necessary to write the vehicle information into the new BCM.

When replacing the BCM, before removal upload the old BCM data to a scan tool, referring to the following.

When communication with a scan tool is not possible, remove as-is.

During the replacement procedure, the same scan tool must be used from start to finish. If the scan tool is changed midway, information cannot be written correctly.

Make sure to check the vehicle specification before replacing the BCM.

2. BCM upload

1. Precautions

If replacing the BCM, this procedure is required.

If the BCM to be replaced cannot establish communication with the scan tool, do not perform this operation.

2. Vehicle information upload

1) Connect the scan tool to the DLC.

2) Turn ON the ignition switch.

3) Select "Upload Vehicle Configuration Data" on the scan tool.

  • Diagnostics > Body > BCM > Programming > Upload Vehicle Configuration Data

4) Upload the vehicle data to a scan tool by following the on-screen instructions.

5) After completing the upload, turn off the scan tool.

6) Turn OFF the ignition switch.

3. Preliminary and post procedures

1. Preliminary procedures

1) Open the engine hood.

2) Disconnect the battery cable from the battery negative terminal.

Caution

  • After turning OFF the ignition switch (power mode for models with passive entry and start system), do not disconnect the battery cable within 3 minutes.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected within 3 minutes, the vehicle electronic control system may malfunction.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected, perform the setting of the front door power window switch with AUTO UP/AUTO DOWN function after connecting the battery negative terminal.

4. Front sill plate removal

1) Remove the front sill plate from the floor.

Regular cab, crew cab

Legend

  1. Front sill plate
  2. Clip
  3. Claw section

Extend cab

Legend

  1. Front sill plate
  2. Clip
  3. Claw section

5. Front door finisher removal

1) Remove the front door finisher from the body.

6. Dash side trim pad removal

1) Remove the dash side trim pad from the body.

Right side

Legend

  1. Dash side trim pad
  2. Retainer
  3. Clip

Left side

Legend

  1. Dash side trim pad
  2. Retainer
  3. Clip

7. BCM removal

1) Remove the BCM from the dash side panel.

RHD

Legend

  1. BCM

LHD

Legend

  1. BCM