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Repair Procedures: Removal

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NOTE: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with immobilizer must perform the following procedure.
[In the case of installing used ECM] 
  1. Perform "Neutral mode" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")
  2. Insert the key and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM key register process is completed automatically.

[In the case of installing new ECM] 
  • Insert the key and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position.

Then the ECM key register process is completed automatically.
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the ECM Connector (A).
    Fig 1: ECM Connector
    G09750157Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the battery (Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM ").
  4. Remove the mounting bolts and nut, and then remove the ECM assembly (A).
    Fig 2: Removing ECM Assembly
    G09750158Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the ECM (B) after removing 4 nuts (A) from the bracket.
    Fig 3: ECM Nuts & Bracket
    G09750159Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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