Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn Ignition Switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Disconnect the ECM Connector (A).

Fig 1: ECM 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 ECM assembly (C).

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

Fig 3: ECM With Installation Nuts & Screw

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