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Powertrain Control Module: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine harness clip from the PCM cover.
  3. Release the PCM cover mounting tabs. See Fig 1.
  4. Release the PCM cover from the mounting bracket.
  5. Remove the PCM cover.
  6. Loosen the PCM electrical connector bolts (2). See Fig 2.
    CAUTION: Do not touch the connector pins or soldered components on the circuit board in order to prevent possible electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the PCM.
    NOTE: In order to prevent internal damage to the PCM, the ignition must be OFF when disconnecting or reconnecting the PCM connector.
  7. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.
  8. Release the spring latch from the PCM. See Fig 3.
  9. Release the PCM mounting tabs from the PCM.
  10. Remove the PCM.
Fig 1: Removing PCM Cover
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Fig 2: Loosening PCM Electrical Connector Bolts
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Fig 3: Removing PCM
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