Alarm System Transponder: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrostatic charges. If exposed to these charges, damages may result.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
1 Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn to the Run position.
2 Insert a punch in the access hole of the steering column shroud and press the release tab while pulling out the ignition lock cylinder.







3. Remove the tilt wheel handle and shank.







4. Position aside the parking brake release handle.
^ Remove the screw.







5. Remove the steering column opening cover.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Pull the cover and remove.







6. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
^ Remove the five screws.







7. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the lower steering column shroud.
3 Remove the upper steering column shroud.

NOTE: The steering wheel has been removed for clarity.







8. Remove the passive anti-theft transceiver module.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Use a small screwdriver to pry the transceiver over the rib on the lock cylinder housing.
3 Disconnect the PATS transceiver from the steering column locators and wiring harness connector.

INSTALLATION






















1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE:
^ When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
^ The steering wheel is removed for clarity.