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Engine Control Module: Service and Repair

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

Fig. 39 PCM Location:




The PCM is located in the engine compartment next to the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 39).

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable at battery.

Fig. 40 PCM Mounting:




2. Carefully unplug the three 32-way connectors (Fig. 40) from PCM.
3. 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 the PCM and the three 32-way connectors for corrosion or damage. Repair as necessary.
4. Install three 32-way connectors.
5. Install battery cable.