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Engine Control System (Except Plug-In) (Service Information): ECM: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for Separate Type)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  5. SEPARATE INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the inverter reserve tank assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Reservoir Tank Assembly & Bolts
      GTY216300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE ECM 
    1. Remove the No. 1 relay block cover.
    2. Disconnect the 3 wire harness connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying ECM No. 1 Relay Block Cover & Wire Harness Connectors
      GTY218278Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the 2 claws, push up the engine room wire harness and separate it from the engine room relay block.
      Fig 3: Identifying Engine Room Wire Harness & Claws
      GTY229789Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disengage the 2 claws and push up the side cover to remove it.
      Fig 4: Identifying Connector & Side Cover & Claws
      GTY229788Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Loosen the bolt and separate the No. 2 engine room wire.
      Fig 5: Identifying No. 2 Engine Room Wire & Bolt
      GTY217858Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
      1. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps.
        Fig 6: Identifying Wire Harness, Clamps & Lever Locks
        GTY236437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Push the locks on the 2 levers, then raise the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
        NOTE:

        After disconnecting the connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting parts of the connectors.

    7. Separate the 2 wire harness clamps.
      Fig 7: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps
      GTY216046Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Remove the 2 bolts and ECM with 2 ECM brackets.
      Fig 8: Identifying ECM Brackets & Bolts
      GTY216016Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002