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.
2005 Scion tC AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
ECM (2AZ-FE): Replacement
NOTE:
When disconnecting the battery terminal, initialize the following system after the terminal is reconnected.
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
| System | Refer To |
|---|---|
| Power window control system | INITIALIZATION |
| Sliding roof system | INITIALIZATION |
- DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
- REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ECM
- Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
- Disconnect the 5 ECM connectors.
- Remove the bolt and screw, then remove the ECM.
- Remove the 2 screws, then remove the ECM bracket No. 1.
- Remove the 2 screws, then remove the ECM bracket No. 2.
- INSTALL ECM
- Install the ECM bracket No. 2 with the 2 screws.
- Torque: 3.0 N.m (30 kgf.cm, 27 in.lbf)
- Install the ECM bracket No. 1 with the 2 screws.
- Torque: 3.0 N.m (30 kgf.cm, 27 in.lbf)
- Align the turn prevention, then install the ECM with the bolt and screw.
- Torque:
- 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) for bolt
- 3.0 N.m (30 kgf.cm, 27 in.lbf) for screw
- Connect the 5 ECM connectors.
- Install the wire harness clamp.
- Install the ECM bracket No. 2 with the 2 screws.
- INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSY
- CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
- Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
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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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