RFA Receiver

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4SECTION RFA Receiver
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am and 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remote Function Actuator (RFA) receiver is located on top of the rear package shelf and below the rear package shelf cover. Open trunk and locate RFA receiver release tabs on underside of rear package shelf. Release tabs and slide RFA receiver to center access hole to remove. See Fig 1 . Disconnect electrical connector and remove RFA receiver. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removing Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Receiver
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