Transmission Control Module -J217-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

The control module identification and coding is needed only if the transmission control module is being replaced.

-- Obtain the control module identification and coding for the Transmission Control Module -J217-.

-- Move the seat as far forward as possible.

Fig 1: Front Bolts -4- & -1-

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-- Remove the rear bolts -2 and 3-.

-- Move the seat as far back as possible.

-- Remove the front bolts -4 and 1-.

-- Fold the seat to the rear.

-- Pull the carpet under the seat forward.

Remove both the Transmission Control Module -J217- -1- and the housing together and then separate them.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Control Module -1- And Housing

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Transmission Control Module -J217- -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -upper arrow- and pull the housing with the control module out of the mount.

Fig 3: Remove The Bolt -Upper Arrow- & Pull The Housing With The Control Module Out Of The Mount.

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Ignore the nut -lower arrow-.

-- Pull the retaining tabs outward in direction of -arrows 1- and pull the control module out of the housing in direction of -arrow 2-.

Fig 4: Pulling Retaining Tabs Outward And Pulling Control Module Out From Housing

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