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Repair procedures: Installation: Notes

CAUTION: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as below.
[In the case of installing used ECM]
  1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER LAMP " in BE group)
  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER LAMP " in BE group)

[In the case of installing new ECM]
Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER LAMP " in BE group)
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]
  1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "SMART KEY " in BE group)
  2. 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.
  1. Installation is reverse of removal.

    ECM installation nut: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    ECM bracket installation nut: 

    7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    ECM bracket installation bolt: 

    19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)