Keyless Entry Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
Mini-Dome Mounted

CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity may damage this unit. At no time should any source of static electricity be permitted near this unit. Technicians handling or servicing the unit should wear cotton clothing, not synthetic fabric clothing; and, should ground themselves before and during all handling and service procedures. Electrically conductive wrist or heel straps are recommended, or static dissipating shoes are also acceptable. Work and storage areas should be free of static generative materials such as: dry air, glass, nylon, wool, fur, silk, rayon, acrylic, polystyrene foam, polyester, saran, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and teflon.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Fig.9 Mini-Dome Housing Remove/Install:

2. Remove the two screws that secure the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) mini-dome housing to the roof panel reinforcement.
3. Lower the front of the mini-dome housing and slide the unit forward to disengage the rear mounting tab from the headliner.
4. Lower the mini-dome housing far enough to access the wire harness connector for the RKE module.
5. Disconnect the wire harness connector for the RKE module from the module connector receptacle.
6. Remove the RKE mini-dome and module from the headliner as a unit.

Overhead Console Mounted

CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity may damage this unit. At no time should any source of static electricity be permitted near this unit. Technicians handling or servicing the unit should wear cotton clothing, not synthetic fabric clothing; and, should ground themselves before and during all handling and service procedures. Electrically conductive wrist or heel straps are recommended, or static dissipating shoes are also acceptable. Work and storage areas should be free of static generative materials such as: dry air, glass, nylon, wool, fur, silk, rayon, acrylic, polystyrene foam, polyester, saran, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and teflon.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the overhead console from the headliner. (Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL).

Fig.10 RKE Receiver Remove/Install:

3. Remove the six screws that secure the rear overhead console housing to the overhead console bezel.
4. Gently flex the sides of the overhead console bezel outward far enough to clear the tabs on the rear console housing and remove the housing from the bezel.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the RKE module circuit board to the rear overhead console housing.
6. Remove the RKE module circuit board from the rear overhead console housing.

INSTALLATION
Mini-Dome Mounted
1. Position the RKE mini-dome housing and module to the headliner as a unit.
2. Reconnect the wire harness connector for the RKE module to the module connector receptacle.
3. Position the RKE mini-dome unit into the headliner opening and slide it rearward to engage the rear mounting tab to the headliner.
4. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the RKE mini-dome housing to the roof panel reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 2.8 Nm (24 in.lbs.).
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

Overhead Console Mounted
1. Position the RKE module circuit board to the rear overhead console housing.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the RKE module circuit board to the rear overhead console housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in.lbs.).
3. Gently flex the sides of the overhead console bezel outward far enough to clear the tabs on the rear console housing and install the housing onto the bezel.
4. Install and tighten the six screws that secure the rear overhead console housing to the overhead console bezel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in.lbs.).
5. Reinstall the overhead console onto the headliner. (Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.