GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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 Engine Electrical.

  1. Remove the radio from the vehicle. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.

  2. Object Number: 499433  Size: SH
  3. Remove the heater control.
  4. Pull the heater control (2) out and down in order to gain access to the body control module.


    Object Number: 492307  Size: SH
  5. Push upward on the bracket retainer slightly and pull the body control module (2) from the bracket (1) at an angle.

  6. Object Number: 506273  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the body control module (1).
  8. Remove the body control module from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the body control module (2) to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 492307  Size: SH
  3. Install the body control module to the bracket (1) at an angle under the wide hook retainer, with the label facing away from the bracket.
  4. Apply pressure on the center of the body control module in order to move the module toward the mounting bracket base. Snap the module into place.
  5. Ensure that the module is fully seated. Ensure that both snap retainers are holding the module.

  6. Object Number: 506273  Size: SH
  7. Connect the electrical connectors (2) to the body control module (1).

  8. Object Number: 499433  Size: SH
  9. Install the heater control (2).
  10. Install the radio to the vehicle. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  11. Use the following components in order to program the body control module with the proper calibrations:
  12. • The Techline Terminal
    • The Scan Tool
  13. Perform the body control module programing. Refer to Control Module References .
  14. Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).