Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Module, Body Control (BCM): Removal
2024 Dodge and Ram 1500 TRXSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 RAM 1500 Classic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the remote park release access panel.
- Remove the left sill and cowl panel. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, REMOVAL .
- Remove the amplifier. Refer to AMPLIFIER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the park brake release rod at the park brake, remove lever and rod. Refer to PEDAL, PARKING BRAKE, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the park brake switch harness connector.
- Position the park brake assembly aside (3 nuts).
- Remove the left side instrument panel speaker to access the upper BCM bolts. Refer to SPEAKER, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the harness connectors (5) and retainers at the BCM (2).
- Remove the two lower and two upper BCM bolts (3) to remove the BCM (2) from the bracket.
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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.