Engine Control Module (ECM): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
While pressing the section (A) shown in the figure, move the lock lever (B) in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the connectors from the ECM in numerical order as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying ECM Connector Lever Loosening Sequence
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Remove the bolt, nut, and clip (A), and remove the ECM.

Fig 2: Locating ECM Bolt, Nut And Clip
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Remove the ECM from the bracket.

Fig 3: Locating ECM Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove clip (A) and connector (B), and remove the ECM bracket.

Fig 4: Locating ECM Bracket Clip, Connector And Mounting Bolts
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