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Engine Control Module (ECM): Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Remove the lower inner trim of the passenger side. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim . >
  3. Detach the floor mat of the front passenger seat.
  4. Remove the protect cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Protect Cover
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  5. Remove the nuts (A) which hold ECM to the bracket.
  6. Remove the clip (B) from the bracket.
    Fig 3: Identifying Nuts & ECM
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  7. Disconnect the ECM connectors and take out the ECM.