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Engine Control Module: Service and Repair

ECM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

ECM REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative (-) terminal cable from battery.
2. Remove scuff plate.
3. Remove ECM protector.
- Take out the front side of the floor carpet.





- Remove the 2 nuts and ECM protector.
4. Remove ECM.
- Remove the nut, and disconnect the ECM from the floor panel.





- Fully loosen the bolt and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors, and remove the ECM.

ECM INSTALLATION

1. REINSTALL ECM





- Connect the 2 ECM connectors.
- Match the male connector correctly with the female connector, then press them together.
- Tighten the bolt.
- Make sure the connector is completely connected by tightening the bolt until there is a clearance of less than 1 mm (0.04 in.) between the bottom of the male connector and the end of the female connector.





- Install the ECM with the nut.
2. ReinstalL ECM protector.
3. Reinstall scuff plate.
4. Reconnect negative (-) terminal cable to battery.