HandsFreeLink Control Unit Removal/Installation

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NOTE: Tell the customer they need to write down all phone numbers as there is no way to transfer the information in the original HandsFreeLink control unit to a new HandsFreeLink control unit

Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Disconnect the HandsFreeLink 28P connector (A)
NOTE: With keyless access Disconnect the LF antenna 2P connector (B)

Fig 1: Identifying Handsfreelink 28P And LF Antenna 2P Connectors
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Remove the screws (A) and HandsFreeLink control unit(B)

Fig 2: Identifying Handsfreelink Control Unit
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Install the HandsFreeLink control unit in the reverse order of removal
After replacing the HandsFreeLink control unit, tell the client
- They need to pair their phones to the system
- They need to set up their system preferences