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.
Installation Note
- Install the PCM and the 2 nuts.
Tightening torque:
10 Nm {1.0kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}
- Connect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
- Position the ground wire terminals and install the stud bolt.
Tightening torque:
10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}
- Install the PCM wiring harness retainer nut.
Tightening torque:
10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}
NOTE:- If a new PCM is installed, the parameters must be reset in both the PCM and the instrument cluster module or the vehicle will experience a PATS no start. This will occur even if the vehicle is not equipped with PATS. PATS vehicles and non-PATS vehicles have parameters in the instrument cluster module and the PCM and they both must be reset whenever a new PCM is installed.
- Restore the module configurations for the instrument cluster and the PCM. Carry out the module configuration restore steps of the Programmable Module Installation. See PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION , .
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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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