Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the ECM Connector (A).

Fig 1: ECM Connector
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Remove the battery (Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM " ).
Remove the mounting bolts and nut, and then remove the ECM assembly (A).

Fig 2: ECM Assembly With Mounting Bolts And Nut
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Remove the ECM (B) after removing 4 nuts (A) from the bracket.

Fig 3: ECM With Nuts
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