Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal [09/2018 - 10/2020]: Procedure
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2018 - 10/2020]
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - 10/2020]
- REMOVE ECM
- Push in the locks on the 3 levers, raise the 3 levers, and disconnect the 3 ECM connectors.
Push Raise NOTE:After disconnecting the connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting part of the connectors.
- Remove the bolt and nut.
- Remove the ECM.NOTE:
If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Push in the locks on the 3 levers, raise the 3 levers, and disconnect the 3 ECM connectors.
- REMOVE NO. 1 ECM BRACKET
- REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET
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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.
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