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How to Remove the ECM/PCM For Testing

How to Remove the ECM/PCM for Testing

If the inspection for a trouble code requires voltage or resistance checks at the ECM/PCM connectors, remove the ECM/PCM and test it:




1. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover (A).
2. Remove the ECM/PCM mounting bolts (B) and the ECM/PCM (C).
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