Powertrain Control Module: Installation

USE THE DRB SCAN TOOL TO REPROGRAM THE NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) AND THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL MILEAGE. IF THIS STEP IS NOT DONE, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MAY BE SET.

Fig 1: PCM MOUNTING - LEFT HAND DRIVE

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1 - MOUNTING SCREWS (3)

2 - PCM

3 - PCM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

Fig 2: PCM MOUNTING - RIGHT HAND DRIVE

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1 - PCM

2 - MOUNTING SCREWS (3)

3 - PCM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

Install PCM and three mounting screws to vehicle.
Tighten screws to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
Check pin connectors in PCM and four electrical connectors for corrosion or damage. Also check pin heights in connectors. Pin heights should all be the same. Repair as necessary before installing electrical connectors.
Install four electrical connectors (3) to PCM. See Fig 1 or Fig 2.
Install plastic shield to electrical connectors. Shields snap to connectors.
Install battery cable.
Use a scan tool to reprogram new PCM with vehicles original Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and original vehicle mileage.