Repair procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the heater & A/C control unit.
Refer to " HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (MANUAL) "

Refer to "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (DATC) "
Remove the floor console assembly.
Remove the center lower cover (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Lower Cover
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Remove the BCM unit. (in the order as below)
1. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the BCM unit.
2. Loosen the mounting nuts (B).
3. Remove the BCM unit (D) after disconnecting the connector (C) from the BCM unit.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying BCM Unit, Connector And Mounting Bolts
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