Body Control Module (BCM)

Body Control Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: The ignition switch should be in the OFF position when connecting or disconnecting the connectors to the body control module (BCM).
Always disconnect the 40-way flex BCM electrical connector FIRST, the 32-way tan connector SECOND and the 24-way gray electrical connector LAST.
Always connect the 24-way gray electrical connector FIRST, the 32-way tan connector SECOND and the 40-way flex electrical connector LAST.
The BCM can set DTCs with the ignition switch in the OFF position. The BCM has battery run down protection for the courtesy lamp circuit. The BCM battery run down protection cannot detect shorts on inputs or other circuits which the BCM does not control. Use the scan tool in order to activate the POWER DOWN NOW mode. Use the POWER DOWN NOW mode in order to check for current draws on circuits that are not controlled by the BCM, or controlled by the battery run down protection system.
Do not touch the exposed electrical contacts of the flex connector. Do not open the BCM housing. The module does not have any serviceable components. The module may be replaced only as an assembly.


1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left second row seat.







3. Remove the rear electrical center cover.
4. Press down and hold the locking tab (1) that retains the sliding latch.







5. Disengauge the sliding latch retaining the BCM to the rear electrical center, by sliding the latch inboard approximately 40 mm (1.6 in).







6. Disconnect the 40-way flex electrical connector (1) from the BCM.
7. Disconnect the 32-way tan electrical connector (2) from the BCM.







8. Disconnect the 24-way gray electrical connector (1) from the BCM.







9. With an upward motion, remove the BCM (1) from the rear electrical center.



Installation Procedure
1. Index the slots on the BCM (1) to the rear electrical center.







2. Using a downward motion, install the BCM to the rear electrical center.
3. Connect the 24-way gray electrical connector (1) to the BCM.







4. Connect the 32-way tan electrical connector (2) to the BCM.







5. Connect the 40-way flex electrical connector (1) to the BCM.







6. Engauge the sliding latch to the BCM, by sliding the latch outboard until the locking tab (1) is fully seated.
7. Install the rear electrical center cover.
8. Install the left second row seat.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.







10. If installing a replacement BCM, program the BCM.