ECM REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK


    1. See the steps from "Remove windshield wiper arm cover" through "Remove windshield wiper motor and link assembly" Click here.

  2. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WITH BRACKET


    1. A01CBAK

      Remove the 2 nuts and separate the brake master cylinder reservoir with bracket from the outer cowl top panel.

  3. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CED5

      Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      A01CC81 Protective Tape
    2. A01CCFB

      Disconnect the 2 clamps from the outer cowl top panel.

    3. Remove the 8 bolts.

    4. A01CDT7

      Remove the outer cowl top panel as shown in the illustration.

  4. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CDEV

      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and radiator cover sub-assembly.

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  6. REMOVE BATTERY


    1. Disconnect the positive (+) cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.

    2. A01CDEA

      Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.

    3. Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt and battery clamp.

    4. Remove the battery and battery insulator.

  7. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY


    1. Remove the battery tray.

  8. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER


    1. A01CF18

      Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.

  9. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER SUPPORT


    1. A01CAMZ

      Remove the 2 bolts and battery carrier support.

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01CBFW

      Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01CFLZ

      Remove the bolt and No. 2 air cleaner inlet

  12. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND HOSE


    1. A01CEOK

      Disconnect the No. 1 vacuum switching valve connector and wire harness clamp.

    2. Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose from the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly.

    3. A01CCLR

      Disconnect the purge line hose from the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly and air cleaner hose.

    4. A01CFO3

      Disconnect the ventilation hose.

    5. A01CD15

      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

    6. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps.

    7. A01CBRKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Air Cleaner Hose Clamp

      Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp as shown in the illustration, and disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.

    8. A01CDPJ

      Disconnect the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap with hose.

  13. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element.

    2. A01CD2Y

      Disconnect the wire clamp.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

  14. REMOVE ECM


    1. A01CCDQ

      Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the ECM.

    3. A01CCEK

      Push the locks on the 2 levers, then raise the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.

      Note

      After disconnecting the connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting parts of the connectors.

    4. A01CCPS

      Remove the 4 screws and 2 ECM brackets.