Removal & Installation (Protege & Protege5)

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the front passenger side scuff plate.
Remove the front passenger side trim.
Partially peel off the floor covering from the front of the passenger's side.
WARNING: The edge of the PCM plate is sharp. Be careful not to cut yourself when handling the PCM plate.
Remove in the order indicated in the illustration. See Fig 1.
To install, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Removing & Installing PCM - Protege & Protege5

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