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Module - Body Controller - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

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  1. Remove the LH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH - Remove And Replace .
  2. Remove the LH IP end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH - Remove And Replace .
  3. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect And Connect) .
  7. Remove the driver outboard footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Outboard - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Remove the driver knee airbag. See Knee Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Move the LH front cabin carpet aside for access.
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  10. Use a clip prytool to release the clip that attaches the harness to the LH body controller.
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  11. Disconnect the understood storage unit electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  12. Release the connector lock, disconnect the body 1 electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  13. Disconnect the body 3 electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  14. Release the connector lock, disconnect the body 5 electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  15. Release the connector lock, disconnect the body 4 electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  16. Release the connector lock, disconnect the body 2 electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  17. Disconnect the body 6 electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  18. Release the connector lock, disconnect the power electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  19. Disconnect the door 2 electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  20. Disconnect the door electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  21. Release the connector lock, disconnect the dash electrical connector from the LH body controller module.
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  22. Release the connector lock, disconnect the harness electrical connector.
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  23. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH body controller to the body.

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  24. Lift the LH body controller module upwards carefully to release the tab, and then remove the LH body controller module from the vehicle.
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