REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See appropriate AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION. |
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove instrument panel knee bolster pad and reinforcement located under steering column. Remove steering column lower shroud. (Scheme 4) Disconnect BTSI solenoid connector.
- Remove both solenoid-to-column screws. Remove BTSI solenoid. To install solenoid, reverse removal procedure. Place BTSI solenoid into position ensuring hook on end of solenoid plunger engages gearshift lever pawl pin. Ensure gearshift lever is in PARK before connecting solenoid connector.
Scheme 4
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Front Control Module (FCM) is mounted to front of Intelligent Power Module (IPM). see scheme 2 Remove battery from vehicle. Using a long, flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry IPM retaining clips to allow IPM to be rotated upward to access FCM.
- Remove screws retaining FCM to IPM. Using both hands, pull FCM straight out from IPM connector until FCM is clear of IPM. Remove FCM from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten FCM retaining screws to 7 INCH lbs. (1 N.m).