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Engine Control System - System & Component Testing, R & I: ECM: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the ECM cover
      NOTE:
      • Remove all water from on and around the ECM cover.
      • Perform the inspection indoors to avoid rain.
      • Be sure to prevent water intrusion to the ECM (connectors and screw holes).
        Fig 1: Locating ECM Cover Bolts
        G05751912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE ECM 
    1. Disconnect the ECM connectors.
      1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector holder.
      2. Disconnect the 6 ECM connectors
        Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector Holder
        G05751913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and ECM from the ECM box.
      Fig 3: Locating ECM Nuts
      G05751914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002