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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors & ECM
    GM1958191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Using a scan tool, retrieve the percentage of remaining engine oil and automatic transmission fluid life. Record the remaining engine oil and automatic transmission fluid life.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LHD With Top Post) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) .
    3. CAUTION: In order to prevent any possible electrostatic discharge damage to the ECM, do not touch the connector pins.
  3. Unlock and disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (1) from the ECM (2).
    4. Fig 2: Tabs, Retainers & ECM
    GM1958194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Use the tabs (3) in order to disengage the retainers (2) on the ECM bracket from the ECM (1) and remove the ECM.
    5. Fig 3: Locking Tabs On ECM Bracket
    GM1958196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If replacing the ECM bracket perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 4 in the installation procedure.
  6. Using a small flat-bladed tool, depress the locking tabs (1) on the ECM bracket.
    7. Fig 4: ECM Bracket
    GM1958236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Slide up and remove the ECM bracket (1).
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