Alarm System Transponder: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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







2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1 Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
2 Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.







3. Twist the tilt wheel handle and shank and remove.







4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the lower steering column shroud.
3 Remove the upper steering column shroud.

NOTE: The steering wheel has been removed for clarity.







5. Remove LH instrument panel insulator.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the insulator.







6. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.







7. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.







8. Remove the transceiver assembly.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Release the transceiver over the rib on the lock cylinder housing.

NOTE: Only apply pressure below the key cylinder rib.

3 Disconnect the electrical connector locator and electrical connector.

INSTALLATION

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE:
^ When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to relearn the strategy.
^ No key replacement or re-initialization needs to occur with the removal or installation of a new PATS transceiver.