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Transmission Control Module Replacement

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Control Module & Fasteners
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Transmission Control Module Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Remove the lever linkage. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the TCM electrical connector.
1 Transmission Control Module Fastener (Qty: 3)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2 Transmission Control Module

Procedure

  1. Set the inner, rotating section of the control module so that the arrow is pointing towards the marking on the housing.
  2. Carry out adaptation, resetting. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions .
  3. Program the gear selector position sensor in neutral, using the scan tool.
    NOTE:

    Twisting or tilting of the transmission control module electrical connector while disconnecting may result in bent or misaligned electrical terminal pins.