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Installation Procedure

    CAUTION: Do not touch the connector pins or soldered components on the circuit board in order to prevent possible electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the PCM.
    CAUTION: In order to prevent internal damage to the PCM, the ignition must be OFF when disconnecting or reconnecting the PCM connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying ECM
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  1. Install the ECM to the vehicle.
  2. Fig 2: Identifying ECM Electrical Connectors
    GM1951051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the ECM electrical connectors (1).
  4. Fig 3: Identifying ECM & Retaining Clips
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  5. Engage the ECM retaining clips (1) to secure the ECM (2).
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  7. If a new ECM is being installed, program the ECM. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .