Alarm System Transponder: Service and Repair

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1 Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
2 Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.







3. If equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle.







4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.







5. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.







6. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.







7. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.







8. Remove the PATS transceiver.
1 Remove the PATS transceiver retaining screw.
2 Remove the PATS transceiver.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.