13.5 Night Vision System Control Module, Removing and Installing

The Night Vision System Control Module - J853- is located in the left front footwell.

• If replacing the control module, select the "Replace control module" function for the corresponding control module on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Removing 

• Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. Set the ignition key outside of the vehicle.
• Loosen the left front seat and, with the wires still attached, push it toward the rear. Refer to Front Seats; Overview - Front Seat.
• Remove the floor mat.
• Remove the sill panel. Refer to Vehicle Interior Trim Panels; Overview - Sill Panel.
• Remove the footrest. Refer to Vehicle Interior Trim Panels; Overview - Footrest and Carpet.
• Disengage the carpet and push it aside.
• Remove the nuts -arrows- from the bracket -2-.
• Release and disconnect the connectors -3- from the Night Vision System Control Module - J853- -1-.
• Remove the Night Vision System Control Module - J853- -1-with the bracket -2-.

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• Remove the bolts -3-.
• Remove the Night Vision System Control Module - J853- -1-from the bracket -2-.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal.

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Tightening Specifications