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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating ECM To ECM Bracket Retaining Nuts
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  1. With the ignition off, position the ECM to the ECM bracket.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the nuts securing the ECM to the ECM bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the ECM nuts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  4. Fig 2: View Of ECM Connectors & Wiring Harness Connectors
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  5. Carefully align the harness connectors (2) with the ECM connectors.
  6. Guide the connectors (2) into place while moving the release levers to the locked position (1).
  7. Fig 3: Locating ECM Ground Wire Retaining Screw
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  8. Install the screw (2) securing the ECM ground wire (1) to the ECM (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the ECM ground wire screw to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).

  9. Program the ECM. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in Programming.
  10. IMPORTANT: When replacing a ECM with a GM SPO Replacement Part, the new ECM will learn the incoming fuel continue password immediately after programming and upon receipt of a password message. Once a password message is received and a password is learned, perform the learn procedure to change this password again. A ECM which had been installed in another vehicle will have learned the fuel continue password of the other vehicle's theft deterrent control module. Perform either the 10-minute relearn procedure or the 30-minute relearn procedure after programming to learn the fuel continue password of the current vehicle's theft deterrent control modules.
  11. Program the theft deterrent system components if the ECM was installed from another vehicle. Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components in Theft Deterrent.
  12. Perform the idle learn procedure. Refer to Idle Learn Procedure .