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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2005300 SRT-8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES (SERVICE INFORMATION)MODULE-POWERTRAIN CONTROLINSTALLATION
2005 Chrysler 300 SRT-8

Module-Powertrain Control: Installation

2005 Chrysler 300 SRT-8SECTION Installation

USE THE SCAN TOOL TO REPROGRAM THE NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) AND THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL MILEAGE. IF THIS STEP IS NOT DONE, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MAY BE SET. 

Fig 1: RUBBER BUMPER INSTALLED
GC0015867Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Install rubber bumper to PCM back.
  2. Check pins in electrical connectors for damage. Repair as necessary.
  3. Install electrical connectors to PCM.
    Fig 2: PCM BRACKET
    GC0015864Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Install mounting bracket to PCM.
    Fig 3: PCM LOCATION
    GC0015863Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Install assembly to body. Install bolt and tighten 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.) torque.
  6. Connect negative cable to battery.
  7. Use the scan tool to reprogram new PCM with vehicles original Identification Number (VIN) and original vehicle mileage.
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