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Remote Keyless Entry Module: Removal

  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel top cover.
  3. Remove the two screws holding the RKE module to the instrument panel assembly. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: RKE Module
    GC0022958Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Slide locking tab of the wiring connector sideways to unlock tab, and remove connector from RKE module.
  5. Remove RKE module from vehicle.
NOTE: When replacing a faulty RKE Module, the replacement module must be configured with the DRB III(R) scan tool for proper operation. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - RKE/VTSS CONFIGURING A NEW MODULE . Additionally, all transmitters must be reprogrammed to the new RKE module.