Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
Body Control Module: Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Replacing the Body Control Module (BCM) may be necessary when you service the body control system.
IMPORTANT: The ignition switch should be in the OFF position when connecting or disconnecting the connectors to the BCM. Always disconnect
the Brown BCM connector FIRST and connect the Brown BCM connector LAST. The BCM can set DTC(s) with the ignition switch in the OFF
position. The BCM has battery run down protection for the courtesy lamp circuit. The BCM battery run down protection can not detect shorts on
inputs or Other circuits which it does not control. The scan tool can be used to put the BCM to sleep in order to check for current draws on circuits
which are not controlled by the BCM or controlled by the battery run down protection system. If an excessive current draw is detected, refer to Battery
Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test in Starting and Charging.
1. Remove the radio from the vehicle. Refer to Radio Replacement. See: Accessories and Optional Equipment/Radio, Stereo, and Compact
Disc/Radio/Stereo
2. Remove the heater control.
Pull the heater control (2) out and down in order to gain access to the body control module.
3. Push upward on the bracket retainer slightly and pull the body control module (2) from the bracket (1) at an angle.
