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, 3.8L engine only. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical -3.8L.
- 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 Engine Controls-3.4L, or Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls-3.8L.
- 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 4 EBCM to BPMV retainers.
- Separate the EBCM from the BPMV by gently pulling apart until separated.
Fig 1: Identifying Connector Position Assurance (CPA) Locking Tab And Connector Sliding Cover Lock Tab
IMPORTANT:
Do not pry apart using a tool. Be careful not to damage BPMV surface.
IMPORTANT:
Care must be taken not to damage the solenoid valves when the EBCM is removed from the BPMV.