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Engine Control Module: Service and Repair

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)







Removal

All vehicles

1. NOTE: Powertrain control module (PCM) installation DOES NOT require new keys.

Retrieve the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration retrieval steps of the Programmable Module Installation procedure.

Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L (3V) engine
2. Remove the air cleaner.


All vehicles







3. Disconnect the RH front wheel speed sensor electrical connector. Remove the nuts and position the A/C tube brackets and wiring harness aside.
4. Disconnect the PCM connectors.
5. Remove the bolts and the PCM.

Installation

All vehicles

1. Install the PCM and bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

2. Connect the PCM electrical connectors.







3. Position the wiring harness and the A/C tube brackets and install the nuts. Connect the RH front wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L (3V) engine
4. Install the air cleaner.

All vehicles
5. Restore the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration restore steps of the Programmable Module Installation procedure.
6. Reprogram the passive anti-theft system (PATS). Carry out the Parameter Reset procedure.