Engine Control Module (ECM): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Identifying 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
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Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the ECM to the bracket.
Remove the clip (A) from bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Clip And ECM Bracket Bolts
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Disconnect the ECM connectors, and take out the ECM.