How to Install a Remote Entry System on a Dodge Avenger

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Open the hood of the vehicle.

   CAUTION:
   Vehicle must be turned off prior to installation.
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   Step 2: Disconnect the negative battery cable.

   WARNING:
   Make sure the negative battery cable is secured away from the positive battery terminal.
   
   Contact between the two battery terminals could lead to an electrical fire. ,,,,,,, Note:
   Use a flat head screwdriver to release clips on each corner. , Note:
   Use a flat head screwdriver to release clips on each corner. , Note:
   Use a flat head screwdriver to release clips on the bezel. ,,, Note:
   Use a T-20 Torx screwdriver to remove the bolts. ,,,, WARNING:
   The plastic may be sharp, be sure to wear proper protection before removal.
   
   Note:
   Open center console to access the two bolts.
   
   Use ratchet, extension and 10mm socket to remove bolts. ,,,,,, Note:
   Use ratchet and T-20 Torx socket. ,,, Note:
   Disconnect electrical connector before removing the cluster. , Note:
   Connect electrical connector to the cluster. ,, Note:
   Use ratchet and T-20 Torx socket. ,,,,,,, Note:
   Use ratchet, extension and 10mm socket. ,,,,, Note:
   Use T-20 Torx screwdriver to install the bolts. ,,,,,,,  Make sure all doors lock and the remote start works properly.,
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   Step 3: Make sure the remote start harness is installed from the factory.

4. 4

   Step 4: Install hood switch (1) and connect the electrical connector (2).

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   Step 5: Install the hood switch stopper (1).

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   Step 6: Remove the fuse box cover and install the remote start fuse.

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   Step 7: Using the trim pry tool

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   Step 8: release the two clips (1) and remove the instrument panel side cover.

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   Step 9: Remove both instrument garnish upper side covers.

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    Step 10: Remove the instrument panel upper cover.

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    Step 11: Remove the shifter bezel.

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    Step 12: Remove the heater control module (1) and disconnect the electrical connector.

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    Step 13: Remove the radio bezel (1).

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    Step 14: Disconnect the radio bezel electrical connector (1).

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    Step 15: Remove the four radio bolts (1) and the radio (2).

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    Step 16: Disconnect the radio electrical connectors (1).

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    Step 17: Remove the center console end cap.

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    Step 18: Remove the two center console upper bolts.

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    Step 19: Remove the 4 center console bolts (1) and remove the center console.

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    Step 20: Remove the lower kick panel bolt (1).

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    Step 21: Remove the two plastic retainers (1).

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    Step 22: Remove the lower kick panel (1).

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    Step 23: Remove the lower steering cover bolts (1).

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    Step 24: Remove the steering cover (1).

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    Step 25: Remove the upper instrument panel bolts (1).

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    Step 26: Remove the upper instrument panel.

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    Step 27: Remove the cluster trim cover.

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    Step 28: Remove the two cluster bolts (1) and the cluster (2).

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    Step 29: Install the remote key less entry module (1) and secure the bolts (2).

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    Step 30: Install the cluster (2) and the two cluster bolts (1).

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    Step 31: Install the cluster trim cover.

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    Step 32: Install the upper instrument panel.

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    Step 33: Install the upper instrument panel bolts (1).

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    Step 34: Install the steering cover (1).

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    Step 35: Install the lower steering cover bolts (1).

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    Step 36: Install the lower kick panel (1).

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    Step 37: Install the two plastic retainers (1).

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    Step 38: Install the lower kick panel bolt (1).

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    Step 39: Install the center console and fasten the four center console bolts (1).

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    Step 40: Install the two center console upper bolts.

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    Step 41: Install the center console end cap.

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    Step 42: Connect the radio electrical connectors (1).

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    Step 43: Install the radio (2) and the four radio bolts (1).

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    Step 44: Connect the radio bezel electrical connector (1).

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    Step 45: Install the radio bezel (1) and connect the electrical connector.

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    Step 46: Install the heater control module (1).

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    Step 47: Install the shifter bezel (1).

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    Step 48: Install the instrument panel side cover.

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    Step 49: Connect the negative battery cable.

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    Step 50: Test the operation.

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    Step 51: Close the hood.

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