Engine Control Module (ECM): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the lower inner trim of passenger's side.
<Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim.>
Detach the floor mat of passenger's seat.
Remove the protect cover.

Fig 2: Locating Protect Cover Bolts
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Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the ECM to the bracket.

Fig 3: Locating ECM Bracket Bolts And Nuts
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Disconnect the ECM connectors, and take out the ECM.