Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Disconnect the TCM Connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying TCM Connector
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Refer to "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM ".
Remove the mounting bolts (A) and nut (B), and then remove the TCM assembly (C).

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Bolts, Nut & TCM Assembly
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Remove the installation nuts (A) and screw (B), and then remove the TCM (C) from the bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Nuts, Screw & TCM
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