Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU COVER NOTE:
- Remove all water on and around the engine room ECU cover.
- Perform the inspection indoors to avoid rain.
- Be sure to prevent water intrusion to the ECM (connectors and screw parts).
- DISENGAGE WIRE HARNESS
- Disconnect the engine wire harness connector (A) as shown in the illustration.
- Disconnect the 3 engine wire harness connectors (B).
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw.
- Disengage the guide and disconnect the connector holder from the engine room ECU box.
- Disconnect the engine wire harness connector.
- Disconnect the 6 ECM connectors and transmission control ECU assembly connector.NOTE:
After disconnecting the ECM connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting parts of the ECM connectors.
- Disengage the wire harness clamp.
- Disengage the wire harness from the engine room ECU box.
- Disconnect the engine wire harness connector (A) as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE ECM
- REMOVE NO. 1 ECM BRACKET
- REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET