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 Body Electrical System - "NEUTRALIZING OF ECM ")
After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "TEACHING PROCEDURES ")

[In the case of installing new ECM]
Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "TEACHING PROCEDURES ")

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 Body Electrical System - "NEUTRALIZING OF ECM ")
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.
Remove the cover.
Disconnect the ECM connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating ECM Connector
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the ECM bracket installation bolts (A) and nut (B).

Fig 2: Locating ECM Bracket Installation Bolts And Nut
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After removing the installation nuts (A), remove the ECM (B) from the bracket.

Fig 3: Locating ECM Bracket Installation Nuts

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