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Engine Control Module (ECM): Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. 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: Moving Lock Lever
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  3. Remove the bolt, nut, and clip (A), and remove the ECM.
    Fig 2: Locating ECM Cover Bolt, Nut And Clip
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  4. Remove the ECM from the bracket.
    Fig 3: Locating ECM Bracket Nuts
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  5. Remove clip (A) and connector (B), and remove the ECM bracket.
Fig 4: Locating ECM Bracket Bolt
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