Engine Control System - System & Component Testing, On-Vehicle Inspection, Removal & Installation: ECM: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DISCONNECT CONNECTOR HOLDER BLOCK
1. Remove the 3 bolts and move the connector holder block so that the ECM can be removed in the next step.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Connector Holder Block Bolts
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REMOVE ECM
1. Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the 2 levers.
  NOTE: Make sure that the lock levers are raised 90° as shown in the illustration before disconnecting the connectors. Failure to do this may cause the connectors to break.
2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Locks On Levers
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3. Remove the 4 bolts and ECM.
  
  Fig 3: Locating ECM Bolts
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REMOVE GASKET
1. Peel off the gasket.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Gasket
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2. Spray gasket remover or equivalent on the remaining tape of the gasket.
  NOTE: When using gasket remover or equivalent, cover the ECM connectors with a cloth.
  
  Fig 5: Spraying Gasket
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3. Remove the tape of the gasket without using bladed objects.