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Removal





1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: ECM: REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR HOLDER BLOCK





(a) Remove the 3 bolts and move the connector holder block so that the ECM can be removed in the next step.

2. REMOVE ECM





(a) Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the 2 levers.

NOTICE:





Make sure that the lock lever is raised 90° as shown in the illustration before disconnecting the ECM connectors. Failure to do this may cause the ECM connectors to break.

(b) Disconnect the 2 connectors.





(c) Remove the 4 bolts and ECM.

3. REMOVE ECM GASKET





(a) Peel off the rubber part of the gasket.





(b) Spray gasket remover or equivalent on the remaining tape of the gasket.

NOTICE:
When using gasket remover or equivalent, cover the ECM connector with a cloth.





(c) Use a cutter knife to remove the tape of the gasket.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the ECM seal's surface with the knife.