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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996NEON L4-2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHC

Engine Control Module: Service and Repair

1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair

Fig. 100 Powertrain Control Module:






NOTE: The PCM attaches to the inner fender panel next to the washer fluid bottle on the driver side (Fig. 100).

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery
2. Disconnect positive cable from battery.
3. Remove washer bottle neck.
4. Squeeze tabs on Power Distribution Center (PDC) while pulling PDC up to remove it from bracket.
- Lay PDC aside to gain access to PCM bracket screws.
5. Remove screws attaching PCM to body.
3. Lift PCM up and disconnect the 2 40-way connector
7. Remove PCM.

INSTALLATION
1. Attach the 2 40-way connector to PCM.
2. Install PCM. Tighten mounting screws to 4 Nm (35 in lb) torque.
3. Install PDC by pushing down into brackets.
4. Install washer bottle neck.
5. Connect positive cable to battery.
6. Connect negative cable to battery.
RENDER: 1.0x

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