PRECAUTION
Note
Perform the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration when replacing the ECM Click here.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
Remove the windshield wiper motor and link Click here.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wiper wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
Disengage the 2 clamps and connector, and separate the wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly (w/ Windshield Deicer).
| *1 | Bolt |
| *2 | Nut |
Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Remove the 12 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the 2 pins, and then lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the pin and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
Note
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector and 2 fuel vapor feed hoses.
Remove the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and separate the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner cap.
Separate the hose from the hose clamp.
Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.
Unlock the hose band and separate the air cleaner cap sub-assembly from the throttle body assembly.
Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner bracket.
REMOVE ECM
Separate the 3 wire harness clamps.
Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
Note
After disconnecting each connector, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting part of the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and the ECM with bracket.
Remove the 5 screws and the ECM bracket.