Steering Control Module: Service and Repair

Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS) Module

Removal and Installation

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

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
1 Remove the pushpins.
2 Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
3. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
1 Disconnect the power point.
2 Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
3 Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.





4. Remove the VAPS module.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3 Remove the module.





5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.