Removal and Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: Module configuration is required when a new ACM  is being installed.
1. Upload the ACM  configuration information to the scan tool. For additional information, refer to Programmable Module Installation (PMI) in MODULE CONFIGURATION .
2. Remove the RH instrument panel finish applique. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel - Exploded View in INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
3. Remove the LH and RH floor console finish mouldings.
   • Using a suitable tool such as a trim removal tool, pry upward to disengage the clips.
     Fig 1: Locating Floor Console Finish Mouldings And Clips

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4. Remove the floor console upper finish panel.
   • Using a suitable tool, pry upward to disengage the clips.
     Fig 2: Removing Floor Console Upper Finish Panel

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5. Remove the 2 screws and the floor console cup holder.
   Fig 3: Locating Floor Console Front Finish Panel Screws

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NOTE: The shifter knob is shown in illustration removed for clarity.
Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Trim Panel Screws
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6. Remove the 4 selector lever trim panel screws, and slide the trim panel rearward to disengage the clips.

   Vehicles without navigation 

7. Remove the 6 screws and the HVAC module.
   Fig 5: Locating HVAC Module Screws

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   Vehicles with navigation 

8. Remove the 4 screws and the floor console front finish panel.
   Fig 6: Locating Floor Console Front Finish Panel And Screw

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   All vehicles 

9. Remove the 4 screws and the ACM  .
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors and the antenna lead-in cable.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Download the configuration information to the ACM  . For additional information, refer to PMI  in MODULE CONFIGURATION .