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Removal and Replacement

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Do not replace the ECM [M/T] or PCM [A/T] and the ETACS-ECU simultaneously. Always replace either one of the ECUs first, and register the encrypted code. Then, replace the other ECU.
- After the ECM [M/T] or PCM [A/T] is replaced, idling speed may be unstable because the MFI engine learning is not completed. To make it stable, make the system learn the idling (Refer to - Precautions before Service, Learning Procedure for Idling in MFI Engine).


[VEHICLES FOR USA]


Removal Steps 1-4:






[VEHICLES FOR CANADA]


Removal Steps 1-5:






REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] BREAK-OFF BOLTS REMOVAL







1. Drill in the break-oft bolt a hole deep enough for the tap to stand.
2. Remove the break-oft bolt with a left-hand tap.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ BREAK-OFF BOLTS INSTALLATION

Tighten until the head of break-oft bolt is broken oft.

]]B[[ INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE

Turn the ignition switch on then oft and keep it oft for at least 10 seconds.