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Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE: 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 System - "Repair Procedures ")

  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Immobilizer System - "Repair Procedures ")

[In the case of installing new ECM] 

Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS. (Refer to Immobilizer System - "Repair Procedures ")

NOTE: 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 Immobilizer System - "Repair Procedures ")

  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. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the battery.

    (Refer to "BATTERY ")

  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")

  4. Disconnect the ECM connector (A).
  5. Remove the ECM bracket installation bolt (B) and nuts (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying ECM Connector, Bolt And Nuts
    G09765279Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the ECM after loosening the screws (A) from ECM bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying ECM Bracket Screws
    G09765280Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.