Removal (Vehicle Communication Interface Unit)

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal (Vehicle Communication Interface Unit)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove TRUNK TRIM PANELS. See TRUNK TRIM PANELS .
  2. Disconnect antenna (2) and harness connectors (3) from VCIM (4). See Fig 1.
  3. Remove VCIU (4) by lifting retainer tabs (1). Remove VCIM (4).
Fig 1: Removing Vehicle Communication Interface Module
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