Transmission Control Module - J217-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Before replacing or removing the control module, perform Guided Fault Finding or Guided Functions Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Read out control module identification and coding from previous Transmission Control Module -J217-.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Seat Frames .

-- Open the drawer -1- under the front passenger seat.

Fig 1: Release Retaining Clamps On Back Side Of Cover -2- In -Direction Of Arrow A-.

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-- Release clips on the back of the cover -2- in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Remove the cover from the front passenger seat console in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Remove the bolt -4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Of Mount -3- And Control Modules Into Brackets

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the mount -3- and control modules upward.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging transmission components.

You must first discharge yourself of any static electricity by touching a grounded metal object (bare handed) before touching or removing the Transmission Control Module -J217-.
Never touch the connectors in the Transmission Control Module -J217-. Electrostatic discharging can damage the Transmission Control Module -J217-.

-- Open the clips in direction of -arrows- and pull the Transmission Control Module -J217- -3- until it stops. If necessary, release clips again and remove control module from mount.

Fig 3: Release Securing Clips -Arrows- And Remove Control Module -3- As Far As Stop.

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