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Engine Control Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G02877178Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove lower inner trim of passenger side. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim.>
  3. Detach floor mat of front passenger seat.
    Fig 2: Detaching Floor Mat Of Front Passenger Seat
    G02877179Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove protect cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Protect Cover
    G02877180Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove nuts which hold ECM to bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing ECM
    G02877181Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove clip from bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing Clip From Bracket
    G02877182Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect ECM connectors and take out ECM.