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Pcm Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
  • There are two types of PCM settings. If the incorrect PCM is installed, it could cause interference with engine control.
  • When replacing the PCM, verify the first four digits of the part number indicated on the PCM label before replacement, and replace the PCM with one having the same part number.
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NOTE:
  • The PCM prior to replacement stores the vehicle specification information.
  • A new PCM does not store any vehicle specification information.
  • If the vehicle specification information PCM prior to replacement cannot be read, perform the configuration using As-Built data.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the PCM together with the battery tray as a single unit. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 1: PCM Nuts With Torque Specification
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  4. Remove the PCM.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. When replacing the PCM on the vehicles, perform the following:
    NOTE:
    • If configuration cannot be performed by reading/writing of the vehicle specification information, perform the configuration using As-Built information after replacing the PCM. (See PCM CONFIGURATION (USING AS-BUILT DATA) .)
    1. Perform the PCM configuration. (See PCM CONFIGURATION (USING READ/WRITE FUNCTION) .)
    2. Perform the immobilizer system-related part programming. (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM RELATED PARTS PROGRAMMING .)