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Body Control Module (BCM) - without Intelligent Access (IA)




Body Control Module (BCM) - without Intelligent Access (IA)

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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NOTE: Instrument panel not shown for clarity.










Removal

1. NOTE: If installing a new module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new module after installation.

NOTE: If installing a new BCM (Body Control Module), all vehicle keys are erased during the parameter reset procedure. Verify at least 2 of the vehicle keys are available prior to carrying out this procedure.

Upload the module configuration information from the BCM (Body Control Module) into the scan tool by following the scan tool on screen instructions.

2. Remove the BCM (Body Control Module).

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

2. Release the locking tab.

3. Move the BCM (Body Control Module) toward the rear of the vehicle.






Installation

NOTE: Steps 2 ,3, 4 and 5 only need to be performed if a new BCM (Body Control Module) has been installed.

1. Install the BCM (Body Control Module) and connect the electrical connectors.

2. Download the BCM (Body Control Module) configuration information from the scan tool to the new BCM (Body Control Module) by following the scan tool on screen instructions.

3. NOTE: If a new BCM (Body Control Module) is installed, the BCM (Body Control Module) and the PCM (Powertrain Control Module) require a parameter reset to allow the BCM (Body Control Module) , PCM (Powertrain Control Module) to recognize each other.

NOTE: The vehicle's IKTs (Integrated Keyhead Transmitters) must be programmed to the new BCM (Body Control Module).
If installing a new BCM (Body Control Module), carry out the parameter reset procedure. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset.

4. Train the tire pressure sensors. REFER to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Training - Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Training - Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT).

5. Carry out the BCM (Body Control Module) self-test (must include an on-demand self-test) and then repeat the self-test to confirm all DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) have been cleared.