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Front Control Module: Removal

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative and positive battery cables from the battery.
  2. Remove the battery (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - REMOVAL) .
  3. Using a long flat-bladed screwdriver, gently twist the Integrated Power Module (IPM) retaining clip outboard to free the IPM from its mounting bracket. See Fig 1. Rotate IPM upward to access the Front Control Module (FCM) retaining screws.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Integrated Power Module
    GC0023116Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Remove the front control module retaining screws.
  5. Pull the FCM straight from the PDC assembly to disconnect the electrical connector and remove the FCM from the vehicle. See Fig 2.
Fig 2: Front Control Module
GC0023115Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - FRONT CONTROL MODULE