Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure
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- 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.
- w/ Smart key system:
Refer to REGISTRATION [11/2016 - ]
- w/o Smart key system:
Refer to REGISTRATION [11/2016 - ]
- w/ Smart key system:
- Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration when replacing the ECM.
- 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 - ]
- REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
- REMOVE ECM
- 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.
- Disengage the clamp and separate the wire harness.
- Remove the 3 bolts and ECM.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 ECM BRACKET
- REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET