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Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:
    • Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration when replacing the ECM.

      Refer to REGISTRATION [11/2016 - ]

    • If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.
    • After turning the ignition 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 [11/2016 - ]

    • Before replacing the ECM, refer to Registration.
  2. 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 [11/2016 - ]

  3. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27

  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28

  8. REMOVE ECM 
    1. Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
      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.

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    2. Disengage the clamp and separate the wire harness.
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    3. Remove the 3 bolts and ECM.
      NOTE:

      If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.

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  9. REMOVE ECM BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and ECM bracket from the ECM.
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  10. REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and No. 2 ECM bracket from the ECM.
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