Alarm System Transponder: Service and Repair
Transponder Key Amplifier:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE LOWER NO.2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape disengage the claw and remove the lower No.2 steering wheel cover.
2. REMOVE LOWER NO.3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape disengage the claw and remove the lower No.3 steering wheel cover.
3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
4. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
(a) Widen the claw hung on the upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) using a screwdriver.
(b) Pull the transponder key amplifier toward the rear of the vehicle with the claw open.
NOTICE: Take care not to apply excessive force to prevent the case from being damaged.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
NOTICE: Take care not to push the amplifier up forcibly to prevent it from being damaged.
(a) Align the transponder key amplifier with the installation position of the upper bracket.
(b) Push up the transponder key amplifier and connect it to the upper bracket.
2. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
(a) Engage the 2 claws.
(b) Install the lower steering column cover with the 2 screws.
3. INSTALL LOWER NO.3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
(a) Engage the claw and install the lower No.3 steering wheel cover onto the steering wheel assembly.
4. INSTALL LOWER NO.2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
(a) Engage the claw and install the lower No.2 steering wheel cover onto the steering wheel assembly.