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Alarm System Transmitter: Service and Repair




Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver









Removal and Installation

1. If equipped, using a suitable tool (such as a pocket screwdriver), insert it into the access hole, release the audio controls stalk and position it aside.
- Slide the audio controls stalk to the left to release it from the steering column.

- Disconnect the electrical connector.





2. Release the steering column lever and move the steering column to the full outward and upward position.

3. Remove the 2 screws and the lower steering column shroud.

4. Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.

5. Using a suitable tool (such as a dentist pick), release the tabs and remove the PATS transceiver.

6. NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the Instrument Cluster (IC) again.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.