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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Perform the oil pressure characteristics backup procedure using the KDS when replacing with a new TCM.
    1. Click the "Oil-pressure Characteristics Backup & Input (TCU Replacement)".
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    2. Check the condition and then click the "OK".
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    3. Click the "Backup".
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  2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  3. Remove the glove box housing.

    (Refer to Body - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

  4. Remove the surround view monitoring unit.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "SURROUND VIEW MONITORING UNIT ")

  5. Remove the TCM (B) after disconnecting the TCM connector (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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