Repair Procedures: Replacement

NOTE:

If a DTC occurs in the ECU, check the connectors and wiring. If no problem is found, replace the ECU.
Before replacing the MDPS ECU, use the diagnostic device to read the settings of the old ECU.

Perform the "ECU data backup" by KDS following in the order below.
1. Connect self-diagnosis connector (16 pins) located under the driver side crash pad to self-diagnosis device, and then turn the self-diagnosis device after key is ON.
2. Select the "vehicle model" and "Motor Driven Power Steering" on KDS vehicle selection screen.
3. Select the "Part replacement (Power steering ECU)" on KDS screen, then select OK.
  
  Fig 1: Scantool Display - Vehicle S/W Management
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4. Proceed with the test according to the screen instructions.
Fig 2: Scantool Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU)
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Fig 3: Scantool Display - Part Replacement Function (Power Steering ECU)
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Fig 4: Scantool Display - Part Replacement Procedures (Power Steering ECU)
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Fig 5: Scantool Display - VIN Number
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Fig 6: Scantool Display - Information
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NOTE: If a DTC occurs in the ECU, check the connectors and wiring. If no problem is found, replace the ECU.
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Disconnect the MDPS ECU connectors (A).

Fig 7: Locating MDPS ECU Connectors
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Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then remove the MDPS ECU (B).
Tightening torque:

19.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 17.3 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Locating MDPS ECU And Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the star wrench (A) and then remove the MDPS ECU bracket (B).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

Fig 9: Locating Star Wrench And MDPS ECU Bracket
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the "ECU data restore" by KDS following in the order below.
1. Connect self-diagnosis connector (16 pins) located under the driver side crash pad to self-diagnosis device, and then turn the self-diagnosis device after key is ON.
2. Select the "vehicle model" and "Motor Driven Power Steering" on KDS vehicle selection screen.
3. Select the "Part replacement (Power steering ECU)" on KDS screen, then select OK.
  
  Fig 10: Scantool Display - Vehicle S/W Management
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4. Proceed with the test according to the screen instructions.
Fig 11: Scantool Display - Part Exchange (Power Steering ECU)
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Fig 12: Scantool Display - Part Exchange Function (Power Steering ECU)
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Fig 13: Scantool Display - Part Exchange Procedures (Power Steering ECU)
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Fig 14: Scantool Display - VIN Number
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Fig 15: Scantool Display - Information
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Perform the "STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) CALIBRATION" AND "SET THE STEERING FEEL TORQUE TO ZERO ".
Turn off the IGN switch and wait for 10 seconds or more. Then check the operation after starting the engine.