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Engine Control Module: Service and Repair






Engine Control Module J623

If the Engine Control Module (ECM) is to be replaced, connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and perform "Guided Functions, Replacing Engine Control Module".

Conditions

Ignition is turned off.

Removing

- Remove the E-box cover inside the engine compartment - arrows -.






with Anti-Theft Protection






- Remove the shear bolts - 2 -.

- Remove the locking mechanism bracket - 5 -.

- Disconnect the connectors - 1 and 3 - from the ECM.

- Remove the shear bolts - 6 - and the lock mechanism bracket - 4 -.

without Anti-Theft Protection






- Disconnect the connectors - 1 and 3 - from the ECM.

Continuation for All

- Push the tabs on the side guides - 3 - carefully toward the outside with a screwdriver - 2 -.

- Remove the ECM - 1 - from the guides - 3 -.

Installing

- Install the ECM - 1 - into the guides - 3 - until it locks.






with Anti-Theft Protection






- Attach the locking mechanism bracket - 4 - to the ECM with the shear bolts - 6 -.

- Install the shear bolts until the bolt heads break off.

- Connect the connectors - 1 and 3 - to the ECM.

- Install the locking mechanism bracket - 5 - with the shear bolts - 6 -.

- Install the shear bolts until the bolt heads break off.

without Anti-Theft Protection

- Connect the connectors - 1 and 3 - to the ECM.

Continuation for All






- Install the E-box cover - arrows -.