Body Control Module: Service and Repair

Before replacing a high-line [1][2]Central Timer Module ([1][2]CTM), use a DRB scan tool to determine the current settings for the CTM programmable features. These settings should be duplicated in the replacement CTM using the DRB scan tool, before returning the vehicle to service.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Cover in the Removal and Installation for the procedures.

Central Timer Module (Base) Remove/Install:

Central Timer Module (High-Line) Remove/Install:

3. Remove the two screws that secure the Central Timer Module (CTM) to the bracket on the inboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening.
4. Pull the [1][2]CTM into the instrument panel steering column opening far enough to access the instrument panel wire harness connector(s).
5. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector(s) (one connector for the base [1][2]CTM, two connectors for high-line CTM) from the CTM connector receptacle(s).
6. Remove the [1][2]CTM from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the [1][2]CTM in the instrument panel steering column opening.
2. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector(s) (one connector for the base [1][2]CTM, two connectors for high-line CTM) to the CTM connector receptacle(s).
3. Position the [1][2]CTM to the mounting bracket on the inboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening.
4. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the [1][2]CTM to the mounting bracket on the inboard side of instrument panel steering column opening. Tighten the screws to 1.6 Nm (15 in. lbs.).
5. Install the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Cover in the Removal and Installation for the procedures.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

NOTE: If a new high-line [1][2]Central Timer Module is installed, the programmable features must be enabled and/or disabled to the customer's preferred settings. Use a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures to perform these operations.