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Removal and Replacement

Powertrain Control Module:






REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Remove cowl deflector.
3. Remove screw securing the ground cable of the engine control sensor wiring to the dash panel.
4. Loosen engine control sensor wiring to PCM connector retainer bolt.
5. Remove engine control sensor wiring from Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
6. Remove retaining nuts and PCM insulator from dash panel.
7. Remove PCM.
8. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten insulator retaining nuts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb in). Tighten engine control sensor wiring retainer bolt to 3.7 Nm (32 lb in). Tighten engine control sensor wiring ground retaining screw securely.
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