ECM REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly Click here.

  2. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CBAK

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

  3. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER 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 (for ALPHARD)


    1. A01CDEV

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

  5. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for VELLFIRE)


    1. A01CEUO

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

  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CCP4

      Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the clip on the rear of the cover and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal.

      Note

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

  8. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the positive battery terminal from the battery.

    2. A01CDEA

      Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.

    3. Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.

    4. Detach the hook of the battery clamp from the front battery bracket, and then remove the battery clamp.

  9. REMOVE BATTERY INSULATOR

  10. REMOVE BATTERY

  11. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY

  12. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER


    1. A01CF18

      Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.

  13. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER SUPPORT


    1. A01CAMZ

      Remove the 2 bolts and battery carrier support.

  14. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01CBFW

      Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

  15. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01CBBU

      Remove the bolt and No. 2 air cleaner inlet.

  16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CBVZE01

      Separate the mass air flow meter connector and 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Separate the purge line hose.

    3. A01CAN5

      Separate the ventilation hose.

    4. Loosen the hose clamp and separate the air cleaner hose from the throttle body.

    5. A01CB66

      Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

  17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element.

    2. A01CFWV

      Disconnect the wire clamp.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

  18. REMOVE ECM


    1. A01CCDQ

      Separate the wire harness clamp.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and separate the ECM with brackets.

    3. A01CDXFE01

      Disconnect the 2 ECM connectors and remove the ECM with brackets.

      Note

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


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

    4. A01CCPS

      Remove the 4 screws and 2 ECM brackets.