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

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Move the ignition key outside of the vehicle to prevent the ignition from switching on unintentionally.

-- 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. Refer to FOOTREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the diagnostic connector with the bracket -5-.

-- Disconnect the connectors -2, 3- and -4-.

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

-- Pivot the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- -1- out of the bracket -6- and remove it downward.