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Transmission Control Module (TCM): Removal

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  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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  2. Remove lower cover and then disconnect connector.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Cover & Disconnecting Connector
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  3. Disconnect connectors from transmission control module.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors From Transmission Control Module (MPT Model)
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    Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors From Transmission Control Module (VTD Model)
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  4. Remove transmission control module.