Distance Control Ecu: Removal

2007 Lexus ES 350SECTION Removal
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL
  8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL RH  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE DISTANCE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and the bolt and disengage the certification ECU with instrument panel wire.
      Fig 1: Locating Certification ECU Nuts And Bolts
      G05252243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the certification ECU with instrument panel wire in the direction indicated by the arrow.
      NOTE: Do not apply excessive force.
    3. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 2: Turning Certification ECU
      G05252244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the nut and the distance control ECU assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Distance Control ECU Assembly Nut
      G05252245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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