Alarm System Transmitter: Service and Repair

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER

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Part 2:

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

2. If equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle.
3. Remove the 3 screws and the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
4. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
5. Remove the 2 nuts and the steering column opening cover reinforcement.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

6. Disconnect the PATS transceiver electrical connector.

7. NOTE: Only apply pressure or leverage below the key cylinder lower rib.

Remove the screw from the bottom of the PATS transceiver and remove the transceiver.

8. NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the powertrain control module (PCM) again.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.