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ECM / PCM Removal and Installation

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal Steps 1 - 4:






CAUTION: Do not replace the ECM or PCM and the ETACS-ECU simultaneously. Always replace either one of the ECUs first, and register the encrypted code (Refer to Encrypted Code Registration Criteria Table). Then, replace the other ECU.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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> ECM OR PCM REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not replace the engine-ECU or the engine-A/T-ECU
and the ETACS-ECU simultaneously. Always replace either one of the ECUs first, and register the encrypted code (Refer to Encrypted Code Registration Criteria Table). Then, replace the other ECU.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE
Turn the ignition switch on then off, and keep it off for at least 10 seconds.