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Central Electrical Unit, Engine Compartment, Replacing






Central electrical unit, engine compartment, replacing

Removal





Remove:
- battery lead. See Battery, replacing Battery, Replacing
- central electrical unit fresh air intake.

Cover





Remove:
- the 2 clips using a screwdriver and remove the cover
- the engine control module (ECM) and the transmission control module (TCM).

Intermediate section





Remove:
- the clips for the support and remove the clips and the support
- the three clips using a screwdriver and remove the intermediate section.

The connector with cable and cable protector




- Remove the retaining clip from the connector using a screwdriver
- Disconnect the connector by releasing the catches at the front edge using pliers. Pry out the connector using a screwdriver
- Lift out the connector with the protection underneath and put it to one side.

Holder for the connector





Remove:
- the screws on the front edge
- the holder from the base section using a screwdriver
- holder with the cable lead in from the base section and push to one side.

Base section





Remove:
- the screw from the rear edge
- front edge from the hook on the member and remove the base section.

Installation

- Install in reverse order.