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Engine Control Module (ECM): Removal

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  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the glove box. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Glove Box>REMOVAL .
  3. Push down the claws, and remove the relay block.
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  4. While pressing the section (A) shown in the figure, move the lock lever (B) in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the bulkhead harness connectors from the ECM in numerical order as shown in the figure.
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  5. Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the ECM.
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  6. Remove the ECM from the bracket.
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