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Engine Control Module: Service and Repair

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)







Removal

1. CAUTION: Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position prior to working on the electronic engine controls or the vehicle may be damaged.

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

2. NOTE: Any PCM replacement will require that ALL customer keys are available to be reprogrammed 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.

3. Remove the air cleaner element.
4. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
5. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.
6. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
7. Remove the nuts and the PCM.

Installation
1. Position the PCM and install the nuts
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

2. Attach the wiring harness retainer.
3. Connect the PCM electrical connectors.
- Make sure the wiring harness connector is attached.

4. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.
5. Install the air cleaner element.
6. Restore the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration restore steps of the Programmable Module Installation procedure.
7. Reprogram the passive anti-theft system (PATS). Carry out the passive anti-theft system (PATS) Parameter Reset.