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.
2007 Jeep Compass Limited, FWD, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Intrusion Transceiver Module
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver into the notch (4) between the rear dome lamp lens (2) and the housing (1) on the left end of the lens.
- Gently pry the end of the lens outward until it unsnaps from the housing.
- Swing the lens outward until it is perpendicular to the housing.
- Pull the lens hinge/retainer end of the housing downward slightly from the headliner, then slide the exposed end of the housing away from the mounting hole far enough to disengage the fixed retainer on the notched end from the headliner.
- Pull the lamp away from the headliner mounting hole far enough to access and disconnect the wire harness connections from the back of the lamp and from the Intrusion Transceiver Module (ITM).
- Remove the ITM from the vehicle.
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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.