Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

with Anti-Theft Immobilizer







with Anti-Theft Immobilizer

If the Engine Control Module (ECM) will be replaced, connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and perform the "Replacing Engine Control Module" guided function.

The threads on the shear bolts may have locking compound on them. Warm the shear bolts using a hot air blower (VAS 1978/14) so they are easier to remove. Do not to damage any wires, connectors or components nearby when doing this.

Removing

- Turn off the ignition.

- Remove the windshield wiper arms, the plenum chamber cover and the plenum chamber bulkhead.

- Push the retaining frame in the - direction of the arrow - downward and remove the ECM.






- Remove the shear bolts - arrows - with pliers.






- Slide a screwdriver between both locking plates - arrow -.






- Carefully push the screwdriver in the - direction of the arrow - and at the same time bend the locking bracket - 1 - upward.

- Bend the locking bracket - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow - until it can be removed from the connectors.






- Push the retainers in the - direction of the arrow - and disconnect the connector.






Installing

- Connect the connector to the ECM and push the retainers all the way in the - direction of the arrow -.






- Place the locking bracket - 1 - on the connectors and press it in the - direction of the arrow -.






- Tighten the bolts - 2 - in the hole on the ECM as far as the stop.

- Secure the locking bracket to the ECM - arrows - with new shear bolts.






- Tighten the shear bolts evenly until the bolt heads break off - arrows -.

- Mount the ECM into the retaining frame and push it in the - direction of the arrow - upward.






- Install the windshield wiper arms, the plenum chamber cover and the plenum chamber bulkhead.