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Removal





1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: ECM: REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR HOLDER BLOCK





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

2. REMOVE ECM





Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the 2 levers.

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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.

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.





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.





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

(c) Remove the tape of the gasket without using bladed objects.