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Engine Control Module: Service and Repair




Powertrain Control Module (PCM)









Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Retrieve the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration retrieval steps of the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) procedure. For additional information, refer to Module Configuration [1][2]Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

3. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels Service and Repair.

4. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum brake booster.





5. Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.

6. Remove the ground strap bolt and disconnect the ground strap retainer.





7. Remove the two LH splash shield pin-type retainers and position the LH splash shield aside.





8. Remove the lower PCM bolt and the upper PCM bracket bolt.
- Remove the PCM.

9. Remove the upper PCM bolt and the PCM bracket from the PCM.

Installation

1. Install the PCM bracket and the upper PCM bolt to the PCM.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

2. Install the PCM and the lower PCM bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

3. Install the upper PCM bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

4. Position the LH splash shield and install the two LH splash shield pin-type retainers.





5. Connect the ground strap retainer and install the ground strap bolt .
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in)





6. Connect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.

7. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum brake booster.





8. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels Service and Repair.

9. Restore the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration restore steps of the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) procedure. For additional information, refer to Module Configuration [1][2]Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.