Module - Body Controller - LH (LHD) (Non-Heat Pump) - Remove and Replace: Remove
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- Open all doors and lower all windows.
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Move the driver seat fully rearward.
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
- Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the driver footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - DRIVER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the driver knee airbag. See AIRBAG - KNEE - DRIVER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the LH footwell duct. See DUCT - FOOTWELL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the IP carrier.
- Disconnect the clips that attach the LH front door electrical connectors to the LH body controller module.
- Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the LH front door electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
- Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the driver seat electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
- Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the instrument panel electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
- Disconnect the HVAC electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
- Disconnect the inline electrical harness connector X909 from the LH body harness, and then separate it from the LH body controller module.
- Remove and discard the nut that attaches the 12V power cable to the LH body controller module.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm 12-point deep socket
- 1/4 in std ratchet
- 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
- 4 in extension
- Disconnect the front wiring harness connector from the LH body controller module.
- Disconnect the body 3 electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
- Disconnect the body 1 electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
- Disconnect the body 2 electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the headliner electrical connector.
- Release the electrical harness clips that attach the LH body controller module to the vehicle.
- Move the LH body harness away from the LH body controller module.
- Release the clip that attaches the LH front door electrical harness to the LH body controller module.
- Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH body controller module to the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm 12-point deep socket
- 1/4 in std ratchet
- 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
- 2 in extension
- Slide the LH body controller upwards to release the W-clip, and then move the LH body controller module out from underneath the instrument panel.
- Remove the LH body controller module from the vehicle.
- If the LH body controller module has a shroud installed, release the clips that attach the shroud to the module.NOTE: A shroud should be installed on the new body controller module even if one was not present during removal.