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with Anti-Theft Protection







with Anti-Theft Protection

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

Removing

- Turn off the ignition.

- Remove the windshield wiper arms.

- Remove 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 with new shear bolts - arrows -.






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

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






- Install the plenum chamber bulkhead.

- Install the windshield wiper arms.