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Engine Control Module: Service and Repair
1992 Ford Escort L4-110 1.8L DOHCSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove trim panels on sides of floor console under instrument panel.
3. Remove ventilation duct located in front of Electronic Control Assembly (ECA).
4. Remove ECA mounting bolts and nut.
5. Disconnect ECA electrical connectors.
6. Remove nut from fuel pump relay bracket and separate relay from ECA.
INSTALLATION
1. Place ECA into its mounting position.
2. Install mounting bolts and nut.
3. Plug in ECA electrical connectors.
4. Position fuel pump relay and install bracket attaching nut.
5. Install ventilation duct.
6. Install trim panels on floor console under instrument panel.
7. Connect negative battery cable.
Electronic Control Assembly (ECA):
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove trim panels on sides of floor console under instrument panel.
3. Remove ventilation duct located in front of Electronic Control Assembly (ECA).
4. Remove ECA mounting bolts and nut.
Electronic Control Assembly (ECA):
5. Disconnect ECA electrical connectors.
6. Remove nut from fuel pump relay bracket and separate relay from ECA.
Electronic Control Assembly (ECA):
INSTALLATION
1. Place ECA into its mounting position.
2. Install mounting bolts and nut.
3. Plug in ECA electrical connectors.
4. Position fuel pump relay and install bracket attaching nut.
5. Install ventilation duct.
6. Install trim panels on floor console under instrument panel.
7. Connect negative battery cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.