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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the air duct and air cleaner.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the reservoir mounting bolts (A).

    Reservoir mounting bolt: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft)

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  4. Disconnect the ECM connector (A).
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  5. Remove the ECM bracket assembly after loosening the mounting nuts (A) and bolts (B).

    ECM bracket assembly mounting nut/bolt: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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  6. Remove the ECM after loosening the mounting nuts (A).
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