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Control Module: Locations

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, 096 TRANSMISSION


TCM To 12-92:






Fig. 1 Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- up to 12-92

Location: Up to 12-92 the Transmission Control Module (TCM) is located in front of right-side passenger seat under cover in footwell (shown with seat removed in accompanying illustration).

Removing and installing TCM
- Loosen carpet and fold up with cover.
- Release multi-pin connector lock by pressing off clip, then disconnect multi-pin connector.
- Remove ECM.
- Install in reverse order of removal.


TCM From 1-93:






Fig. 2 Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- from 01-93

Location: From 01-93 the Transmission Control Module (TCM) is located under the rear seat.

Transmission Control Module -J217- (TCM) with 38-pin connector, removing and installing
- Fold up rear seat.
- Release multi-pin connector lock by pressing off clip then disconnect multi-pin connector.
- Remove TCM.
- Install in reverse order of removal.