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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: It is necessary to record the remaining engine oil life. If the replacement module is not programed with the remaining engine oil life, the engine oil life will default to 100 percent. If the replacement module is not programmed with the remaining engine oil life, the engine oil will need to be changed at 5000 km (3,000 mi) from the last engine oil change.
  1. Using a scan tool, retrieve the percentage of remaining engine oil. Record the remaining engine oil life.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
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  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
    3. NOTE: Do not touch the connector pins or soldered components on the circuit board in order to prevent possible electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the PCM.
  3. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
  4. Release the spring latch from the PCM.
  5. Lift the PCM from the PCM mounting tray.
  6. Remove the PCM from the engine compartment.
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