Repair procedures: Removal

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 LAMP " in BE group)
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]

Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "SMART KEY " in BE group)
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).

Fig 1: Identifying ECM Connector
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Remove the mounting bolts (A) and a nut (B), and then remove the ECM.

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Bolts And Nut
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Remove the installation bolts (A), and then remove the ECM from the bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying ECM Bracket Bolts
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