Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

-- Remove the side trim panel from the right side of the luggage compartment. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, COVERS AND TRIM .

-- Push both unlock buttons -arrows- toward the outside and remove the Towing Recognition Control Module -J345- -1-. Pay attention to the wires still connected.

Fig 1: Identifying Towing Recognition Control Module -1-

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NOTE:

The number of connectors on the Towing Recognition Control Module -J345- can deviate from the illustration depending on the vehicle equipment.

-- Unlock and disconnect the connectors and then remove the Towing Recognition Control Module -J345- -1-.