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Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:
    • Perform the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration when replacing the ECM.

      Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

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

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector and disengage the wire harness clamp.
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    2. Remove the 2 bolts from the air cleaner assembly.
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    3. Disconnect the air hose from the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
    4. Loosen the hose clamp and separate the air cleaner assembly from the No. 1 air cleaner hose.
    5. Separate the air cleaner assembly from the inlet air cleaner assembly.
    6. Disengage the clamp to remove the air cleaner assembly.
  4. REMOVE ECM 
    1. Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
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      NOTE:

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

    2. Disengage the wire harness clamp.
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    3. Remove the 3 bolts and ECM.
      NOTE:

      If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.

  5. REMOVE ECM BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and ECM bracket from the ECM.
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  6. REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and No. 2 ECM bracket from the ECM.
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