REMOVAL

The Body Control Module (BCM) is located in the passenger compartment, attached to the bulkhead underneath the left side of the instrument panel.

  1. Use trim stick to gently pry rt edge of steering column cover from lower rt panel just enough to disengage 'belt loops'
  2. Pull lower steering column cover rearward to release spring clips and remove from the vehicle.
  3. Remove the three screws attaching the end cap to instrument panel.
  4. Pull end cap outward to release spring clips and remove from the vehicle

1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER AND LOWER PANEL
2 - ATTACHING SCREW(S)
3 - END CAP
4 - INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING COLUMN COVER
5 - INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING COLUMN COVER PLATE
6 - COWL PANEL
7 - COWL SIDE TAPPING PLATE
  1. Disconnect the five wire connectors from the bottom of the Body Control Module (BCM).
  2. Move bulkhead wiring aside.
  3. Remove the screws holding the BCM to the bulkhead.
  4. Remove the BCM from the mounting bracket.
  5. Reverse procedure to install.
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  1. HVAC Control head removal

REMOVAL

WARNING:On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  1. Insert the trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent between access cover and center bezel gently pry outward.
  2. Carefully pry the access cover from the instrument panel (INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL).
  3. Remove the two center bezel attaching screws.
  4. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry out on the edge of the instrument panel center bezel and pull outward.
  5. Disconnect the wire connectors to the accessory switches and HVAC control.
  6. Remove the instrument panel center bezel from the vehicle.
  1. Place instrument panel on a work bench
  2. If the vehicle is equipped with the automatic temperature control (ATC) heating-A/C system, disconnect the infrared sensor connector from the back of the A/C-heater control
  3. Remove the six screws that secure the A/C-heater control to the back of the instrument panel center bezel and remove the control.

1 - LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
3 - CUPHOLDER