Rear Integration Module (RIM)

Battery voltage is provided from the rear fuse block to the RIM. Ignition voltage is provided from the rear fuse block to the RIM. These voltage inputs are referenced to module ground. The RIM is wired to the class 2 serial data line. The various RIM input and output circuits are described in the corresponding functional areas as indicated on the RIM electrical schematics.

The RIM functions include the following:
^ Heated seat controls
^ Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower control
^ Rear defogger control
^ Park relay controls
^ Various controls for the interior lamps
^ Reverse control for the backup lamps
^ Rear compartment lid release controls
^ Retained Accessory Power (RAP) control
^ Ajar switch and tamper switch inputs from the rear compartment lid