Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn LW300, 2003 Saturn LW200, 2003 Saturn L300, and 2003 Saturn L200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the I/P compartment door.
- Remove the I/P compartment lamp assembly by pulling on the lamp plunger.
- Disconnect the lamp wiring harness from the I/P compartment.
- Remove the lower closeout panel from the right side of the instrument panel (I/P).
- Pull the closeout panel rearward to detach the panel from the retainers.
- Remove the retainer from the heater outlet assembly on the right side and remove the outlet.
- Remove the I/P compartment door. Refer to Door Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the I/P compartment bin fasteners.
- Slowly remove the I/P compartment bin, tilting the bin downward, to expose the BCM residing on the top of the I/P compartment.
- Remove the BCM module from the I/P compartment by sliding the module out of the attaching slots.
- Remove the BCM harness connectors.
IMPORTANT:
After replacement of the BCM, programming is required.