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Engine Control Module (ECM): Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>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.
  3. Remove the ECM from the ECM bracket.
    G10262207Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the connector (A) and connector (B) from the ECM bracket, and remove the clip (C) securing the harness.
  5. Remove the ECM bracket from the vehicle.
    G10262208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.