Repair Procedures: Removal-2012
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as below.
(In the case of installing used ECM)
- Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS. Refer to "IMMOBILIZER ".
- After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS. Refer to TEACHING PROCEDURES .
(In the case of installing new ECM)
Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS. Refer to TEACHING PROCEDURES .
CAUTION:
When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button start) must be performed procedure as below.
(In the case of installing used ECM)
- Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS. Refer to "SMART KEY ".
- After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM learns the smart key information automatically.
(In the case of installing new ECM)
Insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM learns the smart key information automatically.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Disconnect the ECM Connector (A).
- Remove the battery. Refer to BATTERY .
- Remove the mounting bolts (A) and nut (B), and then remove the ECM assembly (C).
- Remove the installation nuts (A), and then remove the ECM (B) from the bracket.