Removal and Installation

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Pull the tilt wheel lever down in open position, as necessary.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
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Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
1. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
Fig 2: Removing Transceiver Assembly
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Remove the transceiver assembly.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Remove the transceiver assembly.
  NOTE:
  - No key replacement or re-initialization needs to occur with the removal or installation of a new PATS transceiver.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.