FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, for example, Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 B)

If the Engine Control Module (ECM) is to be replaced, connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and perform the "Guided Functions, Replacing Engine Control Module".

Conditions

Ignition is turned off.

Removing

- Remove the windshield wiper arms and the plenum chamber cover.

- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - and remove the cover plate - 2 -.






- Disconnect the front connector - 1 - from the ECM.






- Pry up the locking mechanism - 2 - slightly.

- Push the ECM in the - direction of the arrow - out of the retaining plate.

- Release the rear connector from the ECM and remove the ECM.

Installing

- Connect the rear connector to the ECM and lock it into place.

- Slide the ECM onto the retaining plate.

- Press the catch - 2 - against the ECM.






- Now connect the front connector - 1 - to the ECM and secure it.

- Install the plenum chamber bulkhead.

- Install the windshield wiper arms and the plenum chamber cover.

- If the ECM was replaced, connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and perform the "Guided Functions, Replacing Engine Control Module".

- Read the ECM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory and erase all DTC entries. Refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

- Perform a test drive.

Observe the safety precautions that apply to road tests. Refer to => [ If special testing equipment is required during road test, note the following: ] Diesel Fuel Injection.

- Again, check the ECM DTC memory.