Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Remove the ignition key, if equipped.

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the footrest and the footrest bracket. Refer to FOOTREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the diagnostic connection from the bracket.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3-.

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-- To disconnect the connectors, press the catch -1-.

Fig 1: Pressing Catch -1-, Turn Retaining Bracket In - Direction Of Arrow For Removal

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-- Pivot the retaining bracket in direction of -arrow- and remove the connector.

CAUTION:

To pivot the retaining bracket at the center connector, the red locking mechanism must also be pulled all the way out of the retaining bracket.

-- Remove the connector -2- downward from the guide.

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-- Release the springs in direction of -arrow-.

-- Pivot the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- -4- out of the bracket -5- and remove it downward.