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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2011ESCALADE BASE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 310 (BODY CONTROL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBODY CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2011 Cadillac Escalade Base, AWD

Installation Procedure

2011 Cadillac Escalade Base, AWDSECTION Installation Procedure

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Slide the BCM onto the bracket.
Connect all the connectors (1) except the brown connector.
Connect the brown connector.

Fig 1: Sliding BCM Onto Bracket And Connecting Connectors
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Connect the negative battery cable(s).
Reprogram the BCM. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) PROGRAMMING/RPO CONFIGURATION .
Perform the Passlock Learn Procedure. Refer to PROGRAMMING THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM COMPONENTS in Theft Deterrent

Fig 2: Installing Knee Bolster
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.