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Bracket - Rear - Center - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear fascia. See FASCIA - REAR (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  2. Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the rear Bluetooth passive entry module.
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  3. Remove and discard the bolt and release the clip that attach the Bluetooth passive entry module to the body, and then remove the module from the bracket.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T30 socket
    • 2 in extension
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  4. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the rear center bracket assembly.
    NOTE: The end clip is hidden by the electrical connector.
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  5. Remove the bolts that attach the rear center bracket to the body.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
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  6. Remove the rear center bracket from the vehicle.