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2024 Dodge and Ram 1500 TRX

Removal And Installation: Module

2024 Dodge and Ram 1500 TRXSECTION Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE:

The Global Telematics Box Module (TBM2) is mounted on a bracket which is bolted to the Instrument Panel (IP) carrier next to the passenger airbag.

REMOVAL 

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - SINGLE 12V BATTERY SYSTEM, 3.0L & 5.7L EZH or BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - ETORQUE SYSTEM, 3.6L & 5.7L EZL or BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - SINGLE 12V BATTERY SYSTEM, 6.2L .
  2. Remove the IP upper glove box. Refer to GLOVE BOX, INSTRUMENT PANEL, UPPER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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  3. Remove the two screws (1) from the TBM2 bracket.
  4. Lower the TBM2 (2) to disconnect the wire harness connectors. Then remove the TBM2, and if equipped, Long Term Evolution 2 (LTE2) antenna, Global Position System (GPS) antenna and the TBM2 bracket through the glove box opening.
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  5. If equipped, to remove the TBM2 GPS antenna (2), remove the two screws (1), disconnect the GPS antenna cable and remove the GPS antenna.
  6. To remove the TBM2 (5) from the bracket, remove the three screws (4) and if equipped, disconnect the LTE2 antenna cable and remove the TBM2.
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  7. If equipped, to remove the TBM2 LTE2 antenna (3), remove the two screws (2) and remove the LTE2 antenna.

INSTALLATION 

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  1. If equipped, position the TBM2 LTE2 antenna (3) to the TBM2 bracket, install the two screws (2) and tighten securely.
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  2. Position the TBM2 (5) to the TBM2 bracket, install the three screws (4) and tighten securely.
  3. If equipped, position the TBM2 GPS antenna (2) to the TBM2 bracket, install the two screws (1) and tighten securely.
  4. If equipped, connect the LTE2 and GPS antenna cables to the TBM2 (5).
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  5. Install the TBM2 (2), and if equipped, the LTE2 antenna, GPS antenna and bracket through the IP glove box opening.
  6. Connect all the TBM2 wire harness connectors to the TBM2.
  7. Position the TBM2 (2) to the IP reinforcement bar, then install the two screws (1) securing the TBM2 and tighten securely.
  8. Install the IP upper glove box. Refer to GLOVE BOX, INSTRUMENT PANEL, UPPER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Connect the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - SINGLE 12V BATTERY SYSTEM, 3.0L & 5.7L EZH or BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - ETORQUE SYSTEM, 3.6L & 5.7L EZL or BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - SINGLE 12V BATTERY SYSTEM, 6.2L .
  10. For TBM2 equipped vehicles, connect the wiTECH, navigate to the Misc. Functions menu of the TBM2 and run the "TBM Replacement Routine".
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