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Engine Control Module: Service and Repair

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

Fig. 39 PCM Location:




The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is located in the engine compartment (Fig. 39).

REMOVAL

1 Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.

2 Remove plastic shield from over 32-way connectors. Shield snaps to connectors.

3 Carefully unplug three 32-way connectors (Fig. 39) from PCM.

4 Remove three PCM mounting bolts and remove PCM from vehicle.


INSTALLATION

1 Install PCM and mounting bolts to vehicle.

2 Tighten bolts to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.).

3 Check pin connectors in PCM and three 32-way connectors for corrosion or damage. Also check pin heights in connectors. Pin heights should all be the same. Repair as necessary before installing 32-way connectors.

4 Install three 32-way connectors.

5 Install plastic shield to 32-way connectors. Shield snaps to connectors.

6 Install battery cable.