ECM REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)

    Note

    After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal
    Specification Waiting Time
    w/o Telematics transceiver 60 sec.
    w/ Telematics transceiver 120 sec.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


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

  3. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP (w/ Air Suspension)


    1. A019N7O

      Remove the 3 nuts and the front shock absorber cap.

  4. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A019O7N

      Disconnect the connector (w/ Windshield Deicer).

    2. Disengage the grommet and clamp, and separate the wire harness.

    3. A019OCL

      Remove the 6 nuts, 4 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A019N0P

      Disconnect the connector (w/ Windshield Deicer).

    2. Disengage the grommet and clamp, and separate the wire harness.

    3. A019OF3

      Remove the 6 nuts, 4 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A019LVN

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

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear retainers at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

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

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A019O60

      Disconnect the 2 vacuum hose clamps from the No. 2 air cleaner inlet.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 air cleaner inlet.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A019ND6

      Disconnect the vacuum hose clamp from the No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

    2. Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

  10. REMOVE BATTERY


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

    2. A019LTJ

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

    3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

  11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019K7G

      Separate the mass air flow meter connector and wire harness clamp.

    2. A019LPG

      Separate the vacuum hose from the intake air surge tank assembly.

    3. Separate the vacuum hose from the hose clamp.

    4. A019KSB

      Separate the vacuum switching valve connector and 2 wire harness clamps.

    5. A019LU3

      Separate the 2 vacuum hoses.

    6. A019L8LE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Ventilation Hose
      *2 Fuel Vapor Feed Hose

      Separate the ventilation hose and the fuel vapor feed hose.

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

    8. A019JQO

      Remove the 2 bolts and remove the air cleaner assembly.

  12. REMOVE ECM


    1. A019L5L

      Separate the wire harness clamp.

    2. A019OC9

      Separate the wire harness clamp.

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


      1. Push in the locks on the 2 levers, 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 part of the connectors.

      2. A019N7Q

        Remove the 3 bolts and the ECM with bracket.

    4. A019PHCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 ECM Bracket

      Remove the 5 screws and 2 ECM brackets.