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Control Module: Service and Repair




TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, RENEW





- Raise the trunk lid and disconnect the battery.

- Remove the passenger side dash liner for access.

- Displace and remove the air conditioning footwell outlet duct.

- Release and remove the footwell carpet securing fastener; displace and reposition the carpet for access.

- Release the Transmission Control Module (TCM) bracket to body bracket securing nut (1 Fig. 1).

- Displace the TCM mounting bracket tang (2 Fig. 1) from the body bracket and mounting stud.

- Reposition the TCM, release the TCM multi-pin plug lever lock and disconnect the multi-pin plug (3 Fig. 1).

- Release and remove the TCM mounting bracket securing bolts and remove the TCM.

- Fit and align the new TCM to the mounting bracket.

- Fit and tighten the TCM securing bolts.

- Connect the TCM harness multi-pin plug and secure the multi-pin plug lever lock.

- Position the TCM to body mounting bracket, ensuring that the tang locates in the bracket slot and stud.

- Fit and tighten the TCM securing nut.

- Position the footwell carpet and fit the carpet fastener.

- Fit and align the footwell outlet duct to air conditioning unit.

- Position and fit the duct fastener to the blower motor slot.

- Refit the dash liner.

- Reconnect the battery.