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Engine Control Module (ECM): Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G04988132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the lower inner trim of passenger's side.

    <Ref. REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim. >

  3. Detach the floor mat of passenger's seat.
  4. Remove the protect cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Protect Cover Screws
    G04997430Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the nuts (A) which hold ECM to bracket.
  6. Remove the clip (B) from bracket.
    Fig 3: Identifying ECM Bracket Bolts And Clip
    G04997431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the ECM connectors, and take out the ECM.