Connection point, E-Box in plenum chamber, removing and installing

Removing 

• Remove driver's storage compartment:

Refer to 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

• Unbolt the electrical cable at bottom of connection point, E-Box in plenum chamber.
• Remove rubber seal for plenum chamber cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Plenum Chamber Cover & Removing Rubber Seal

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• Remove plenum chamber cover -1- toward front -arrows-.

Fig 2: Removing Securing Clips And Cowl

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• Use a screwdriver to pry off the two caps -3-.
• Loosen hex nuts -4- by several turns.
• Loosen wiper arm -2- from wiper axle by lightly tilting.
• Remove hex nuts completely and remove wiper arms.

• Disconnect securing clips -1- and remove cowl panel grill -5-.

Fig 3: Removing Screws And Cover From E-Box In Plenum Chamber

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• Remove cover for E-box, plenum chamber -arrows-.

Fig 4: Using Screwdriver To Remove Retainer Bar And Engine Control Module (ECM) J623

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• Using a screwdriver, pry off retaining bar -arrow-.
• Set aside Engine Control Module (ECM) with cables connected.
• Unclip Transmission Control Module (TCM) retaining bracket.
• Set aside Transmission Control Module (TCM) with cables still connected.

• If present, cut through cable ties.
• Disconnect connectors at rear of connector rail.

Fig 5: Identifying Wire Connection And Bolts

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• Unscrew wire connection -2-.
• Remove bolts -1- and -3-.
• Unclip the corresponding connector base.

NOTE:

Fig 6: Identifying Connection Point E-Box Plenum Chamber

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Check the exact assignment for connection point E-Box plenum chamber in the current wiring diagram.

Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations

Installing 

Installation is reverse of removal, paying attention to the following:

Tightening torques