Removal Procedure
NOTE:
To prevent equipment damage, never connect or disconnect the wiring harness connection from the EBCM with the ignition switch in the ON position.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield (3.8 L engine only). Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36) or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67) in appropriate ENGINE MECHANICAL article.
- Remove the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL in BODY FRONT END .
- Disconnect the accelerator and cruise control cable from the accelerator control cable bracket.
- Disconnect the cruise control module from the left strut tower. It is not necessary to remove the cable from the module. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in CRUISE CONTROL . Position the module and cables aside.
- Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER INTAKE DUCT REPLACEMENT in appropriate ENGINE CONTROLS article.
- Disengage the red locking tab (1) from connector lock tab.
- Push down lock tab and then move sliding connector cover (2) to the open position.
- Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
- Remove any dirt/debris from the assembly.
- Remove the four EBCM to BPMV retainers.NOTE: Do not pry apart using a tool. Be careful not to damage BPMV surface. Care must be taken not to damage the solenoid valves when the EBCM is removed from the BPMV.
- Separate the EBCM from the BPMV by gently pulling apart until separated.