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Remove (For Vehicles with 16V Batteries)

  1. Open the LH front door and lower all the windows.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the clips that attach the cabin intake upper duct assembly to the vehicle, and then remove the intake duct from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Older vehicles may be equipped with 4 clips.
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  4. Remove the 12V/LV battery. See 12V/LV BATTERY (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Release the cowl screen from the support bracket.
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  6. Release the cowl screen using the inflatable air bag.
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  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the ground cable to the front controller.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench

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  8. Disconnect the thermal sub-harness from the front body controller module.
    NOTE: Press the locking tab, and then rotate to release.
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  9. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the front body controller module shield assembly to the front body controller, and then remove the shield assembly from the vehicle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench

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  10. Disconnect the front body controller harness connectors (x5), and then release the harness guide.
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  11. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the front body controller module to the vehicle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 10 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench

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  12. Tilt the front body controller module forward for access to the ground cable, then remove the edge clip.
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  13. Release the harness guide, and then remove the front body controller module from the vehicle.
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