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.
Remote Start Antenna Module: Removal: Removal
The Remote Start Antenna Module Assembly consists of an electrical connection to the WCM/SKREEM (1), a length of coax cable (2), mounting clips or tie wraps (3) and (4), and a control module/antenna (5).
The control module (1) is located behind and to the left side of the glove box opening (3). The module electrical connector plugs into the WCM/SKREEM attached to the ignition switch located near the right side of the steering column.
- Disconnect and isolate negative cable from battery.
- Remove glove box. Refer to Glove Box Assembly REMOVAL .
- Remove radio to gain access to coax cable tie wraps. Refer to Radio REMOVAL .
- Use a plastic trim removal stick (2) to remove ignition switch bezel (1). Bezel snaps on.
- Use a plastic trim removal stick (2) to remove I.P. cluster bezel (1). Bezel snaps on.
- Remove silencer pad (1) (two screws).
- Remove knee blocker (1).
- Remove two ignition switch front mounting Torx screws (2).
- Remove one ignition switch top mounting Torx screw (1).
- Rotate ignition switch assembly (1) to gain access to module electrical connector (2).
- Disconnect coax cable electrical connector (2) at WCM/SKREEM.
- Remove module (3) from IP by prying on release tabs (1) while sliding module from locating pins (2).
- Locate and carefully cut coax cable tie wraps (3) and (4). Before removing the assembly, note locations of these tie wraps.
- Fish coax cable (2) through IP openings.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.