DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
For vehicles with SRS:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER
Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER
Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.
REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
Using a screwdriver, widen the claw attached to the upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm (0.039 in.).
Pull out the transponder key amplifier with the claw open.
Disconnect the amplifier connector and remove the transponder key amplifier.