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2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Control System (2ZR-FE): ECM: Installation

INSTALL ECM
1. Install the 2 ECM brackets onto the ECM with the 4 screws.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Screws And ECM Brackets
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2. Install the ECM with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
3. Connect the 2 ECM connectors.
  1. Connect the 2 ECM connectors and lower the 2 levers.
    NOTE:
    When connecting the connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not get caught between the connectors and other parts.
    
    Make sure that the 2 levers are securely locked.

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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.