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Module-Remote Keyless Entry: Removal

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

Disconnect the battery ground cable; refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the body side trim finish panel.
1. Remove the three finish panel pushpins.
2. Remove the finish panel from the body side.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Body Side Trim Finish Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Turns on the interior lamps when using a keyless entry remote transmitter, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
- Activates and deactivates a personal security panic alarm feature that sounds the horn and flashes the parking lamps and the headlamps; refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
- Activates the lock feature that sounds the horn when the lock button is pressed on the keyless entry remote transmitter twice within five seconds.
For interior lighting concerns, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
Remove the remote keyless entry module.
1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Remove the two nuts.
3. Remove the module.
Fig 2: Removing Remote Keyless Entry Module
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.