Engine Control System (3UR-FE) - Circuit Testing, Component On-Vehicle Inspection, Removal, Inspection & Installation: ECM: Removal

REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT CONNECTOR HOLDER BLOCK
1. Remove the 3 bolts and move the connector holder block so that the ECM can be removed in the next step.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Connector Holder Block Bolts
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REMOVE ECM
1. Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the 2 levers.
  
  Fig 2: Raising Levers While Pushing Locks On Levers
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  NOTE: Make sure that the lock lever is raised 90° as shown in the illustration before disconnecting the connectors. Failure to do this may cause the connectors to break.
2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors
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3. Remove the 4 bolts and ECM.
  
  Fig 4: Locating ECM Bolts
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REMOVE GASKET
1. Peel off the rubber part of the gasket.
  
  Fig 5: Peeling Off Rubber Part Of Gasket
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2. Spray gasket remover or equivalent on the remaining tape of the gasket.
  NOTE: When using gasket remover or equivalent, cover the ECM connector with a cloth.
  
  Fig 6: Spraying Gasket Remover Or Equivalent On Remaining Tape Of Gasket
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3. Use a cutter knife to remove the tape of the gasket.
  NOTE: Do not damage the ECM seal's surface with the knife.