Electronic Pedestrian Protection Module - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING:
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) system, disable the system before attempting any EPP system component diagnosis or service. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the EPP system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental active hood hinge actuator deployment.





NOTE:
The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged Electronic Pedestrian Protection Module (EPPM). If the Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) system has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Pedestrian Protection Deployment before removing the unit from the vehicle. Service and Repair .

1. With the status of the ignition switch Off, disconnect and isolate the negative cable from the battery. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.

2. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel. Instrument Panel Cover - Removal.

3. Working from under the driver side end of the instrument panel, locate the EPPM (2) on the instrument panel cross-car support beam (1) outboard of the steering column.

4. Disconnect the two body wire harness connectors (4) from the EPPM connector receptacles located on the downward facing side of the module. To disconnect the wire harness connectors from the EPPM, depress the release tab and lift the lever arm to the fully open position on each connector.

5. Remove the three nuts (5) that secure the EPPM to the three weld studs on the mounting bracket (3).

6. Remove the EPPM from the mounting bracket.