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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must perform procedure below. [In the case of installing used ECM]
  1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")

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

    (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")


[In the case of installing new ECM]
Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")
CAUTION: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button start) must perform procedure below.
[In the case of installing used ECM]
  1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to "SMART KEY DIAGNOSTIC ")

  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. Disconnect the ECM Connector (A).
  4. Remove the mounting bolts (B) and then remove the ECM bracket assembly (C).
    Fig 1: ECM Connector, Bracket Assembly & Mounting Bolts
    G09742949Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the mounting nuts (A), and then remove the ECM (B) from the ECM bracket assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing ECM From Bracket Assembly
    G09742950Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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