Programmable Read-Only Memory (Prom): Removal

1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove ECM/PCM from vehicle. See ENGINE CTRL MODULE (ECM)/POWERTRAIN CTRL MODULE (PCM)Β . Position ECM/PCM so access cover faces upward. Remove access cover from ECM/PCM.
  2. Using thumb and forefinger, squeeze both ends of PROM inward (outward on some models) and pull PROM up from access hole.
NOTE: Note reference notch locations in PROM and ECM/PCM for reassembly reference.
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