2008 Lexus IS FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Skid Control Ecu: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE SKID CONTROL ECU 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors from the skid control ECU
      Fig 1: Locating Connectors Of Skid Control ECU
      G05319601Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 screws and skid control ECU.
      Fig 2: Locating Screws Of Skid Control ECU
      G05319602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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