Control Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: If the Transmission Control Module (TCM) is being replaced with a new or replacement unit, the Pinion Factor and Quick Learn procedures must be performed. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRON IC CONTROL MODULES/ TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

1. Disconnect battery negative cable at strut tower.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly and transmission control module (TCM)-to-Powertrain Control Module (PCM) bracket nut.
3. Partially remove air cleaner assembly to clear PCM bracket stud.

Fig.9 TCM/Bracket Assembly:

4. Remove TCM-to-PDC bracket screw (Fig. 9).
5. Partially remove TCM/mounting bracket assembly and disconnect TCM 60-way connector.
6. Remove TCM/mounting bracket assembly (Fig. 9).

Fig.10 TCM And Mounting Bracket:

7. Remove TCM mounting bracket from TCM (Fig. 10).

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If transmission control module is being replaced with a new or replacement unit, the Pinion Factor and Quick Learn procedures must be performed. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRON IC CONTROL MODULES/ TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

1. Install TCM mounting bracket to TCM (Fig. 10) and torque screws to 11 Nm (72 in. lbs.).
2. Install TCM 60-way connector and torque to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.).
3. Install TCM/bracket into position (Fig. 9).
4. Install and torque TCM bracket-to-PDC bracket mounting screw to 5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
5. Install air cleaner assembly into position.
6. Install and torque air cleaner-to-PCM stud nut to 5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
7. Connect battery negative cable.