Want to replace the receiver from the Hampton Bay ceiling fan. The fan is attached to a downrod. Do I need to separate the fan assembly from the downrod to get to the receiver?

I want to replace the receiver in the Hampton Bay ceiling fan, model 523 342. The fan assembly is attached to a 5 foot downrod. Do I need to separate the fan assembly from the downrod to get to the receiver.

Could anyone answer this question or offer some previous experience.

Thankws

Not sure anyone here can answer a ceiling fan question. Maybe you should re-post on the electrical pages. Good luck.