Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure
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- PRECAUTION NOTE:
- After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]
- Perform the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration when replacing the ECM.
Refer to REGISTRATION [10/2015 - ]
- If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
- 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 [10/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2017 - 10/2018] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 09/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - 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).
- REMOVE ECM
- Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
*a Push *b Lock 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.
- Remove the 2 nuts and ECM from the engine room ECU box.NOTE:
If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
- REMOVE NO. 1 ECM BRACKET
- REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET