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Engine Control Module J623, with an Anti-Theft Immobilizer






Engine Control Module J623, with an Anti-Theft Immobilizer

If it is desired to replace Engine Control Module (ECM), connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and perform the guided function "Replace Engine Control Module (ECM)".

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking Pliers

Removing

- Turn off the ignition.

- Remove the windshield wiper arms.

- Remove the plenum chamber cover.

In order to prevent the control module from coming in contact with water, some control modules have a cover. They are secured to the ECM with bolts - 1 -.

- Remove the bolts - 1 -.






- Remove the cover, if present, carefully.

- Cover the plenum chamber with a clean cloth so that it does not get scratched.

- Raise the ECM with retaining mount slightly.

- Release the ECM - arrows - and pull it out slightly.

- Bend the raised ends - 1 - of the locking bracket outward.






- Remove the shear bolts - 2 - using locking pliers and remove the locking bracket.

- Slide the connector catches - 1 - on the ECM outward and remove both connectors.






- Remove the ECM.

Installing






- Slide the ECM - 1 - in the - the direction of the arrow - into the mounting frame until it engages.

- Tighten the mounting frame.

Tightening specification: 6 Nm

- Connect the connector on the ECM and slide the catches - 1 - inward.






- Take a new locking bracket and tighten the new shear bolts evenly until bolt heads shear off.

- Install the plenum chamber cover.

- Install the windshield wiper arms.