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Engine Control Module: Service and Repair



Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Vehicle Lifting





3. Detach the front left-hand wheel fender splash shield.





4. Disconnect the powertrain control module electrical connectors.
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Remove the lower trim panel.
- Remove the retaining screw.





7. Remove the cowl side trim panel.
1 Detach the door aperture weather strip.
2. Detach the scuff panel trim.
3. Remove the cowl side trim panel.





8. Remove the powertrain control module bracket retaining nut.





9. Remove the powertrain control module bracket.





10. Remove the powertrain control module.
- Detach the electrical connector.


Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

CAUTION: Make sure that the electrical connectors locate correctly in the powertrain control module. Do not force or overtighten the electrical connectors.