Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Engine Control Module: Service and Repair

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)







Removal

1. NOTE: Any PCM replacement will require that ALL customer keys are available to be programmed at the time of installation. PCM replacement DOES NOT require new keys.

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







2. Remove the instrument panel side trim.







3. Remove the cowl side trim panel.







4. Remove the glove compartment.







5. Remove the passenger side lower footwell trim panel.
6. Remove the 2 generic electronic module (GEM) nuts and position aside.
7. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors and remove the PCM.

Installation
1. Install the PCM and connect the electrical connectors.

2. CAUTION: Make sure that the PCM electrical connectors do not unlock when installing the GEM module.

Position the GEM module and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).







3. Install the passenger side lower footwell trim panel.







4. Install the glove compartment.







5. Install the cowl side trim panel.







6. Install the instrument panel side trim.
7. Restore the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration restore steps of the Programmable Module Installation procedure.
8. Reprogram the passive anti-theft system (PATS). Carry out the Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys procedure.