Control Module: Service and Repair
REMOVALNOTE: If the transmission control module (TCM) is being replaced with a new or replacement unit, the Pinion Factor and Quick Learn procedures must be performed. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE/STANDARD PROCEDURE/PINION FACTOR PROCEDURE)(Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/STANDARD PROCEDURE/QUICK LEARN PROCEDURE)
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
Fig. 19 Wheel/Tire Removal/Installation:
3. Remove left front wheel/tire assembly (Fig. 19).
4. Remove wheel house splash shield.
5. Remove TCM 60-way connector.
Fig. 20 TCM Removal/Installation:
6. Remove three TCM bracket-to-body mounting screws (Fig. 20).
7. Remove TCM from bracket (Fig. 20).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the transmission control module (TCM) is being replaced with a new or replacement unit, the Pinion Factor and Quick Learn procedures must be performed. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE/STANDARD PROCEDURE/PINION FACTOR PROCEDURE)(Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/STANDARD PROCEDURE/QUICK LEARN PROCEDURE)
1. Install TCM to mounting bracket and tighten four screws to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.).
2. Install TCM/bracket assembly and fasten with three mounting screws (Fig. 20). Torque screws to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: TCM 60-way connector must be torqued within 30 - 40 in. lbs. Improper torque may result in connector damage, or connector sealing problems.
3. Connect the TCM 60-way connector and torque to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.).
4. Install wheel house splash shield.
5. Install left front wheel/tire assembly (Fig. 19). Torque lug nuts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Connect the battery negative cable.