Engine Control Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove the lower inner trim of passenger side. See REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim.
Detach the floor mat of the front passenger seat.
Remove the protect cover.

Fig 2: Removing Protect Cover
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Remove the nuts (A) which hold ECM to the bracket.
Remove the clip (B) from the bracket.

Fig 3: Removing Nuts Holding ECM To Bracket & Clip From Bracket
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Disconnect the ECM connectors and take out the ECM.