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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998FORESTER AWD F4-2.5L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Subaru Forester AWD F4-2.5L DOHC
Engine Control Module: Service and Repair
1998 Subaru Forester AWD F4-2.5L DOHCSECTION Service and Repair
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
2) Remove side sill front cover.
3) Detach floor mat of front passenger seat.
4) Remove protect cover.
5) Remove vinyl cover and nuts which attach ECM to bracket.
6) Detach clip from bracket.
7) Disconnect ECM connector.
8) Take out ECM.
9) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
2) Remove side sill front cover.
3) Detach floor mat of front passenger seat.
4) Remove protect cover.
5) Remove vinyl cover and nuts which attach ECM to bracket.
6) Detach clip from bracket.
7) Disconnect ECM connector.
8) Take out ECM.
9) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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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.