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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

    CAUTION:

    Always turn the ignition off when installing or removing the ECM connectors in order to prevent damage to the components.

    CAUTION:
    • Turn the ignition OFF when installing or removing the control module connectors and disconnecting or reconnecting the power to the control module (battery cable, powertrain control module (PCM)/engine control module (ECM)/transaxle control module (TCM) pigtail, control module fuse, jumper cables, etc.) in order to prevent internal control module damage.
    • Control module damage may result when the metal case contacts battery voltage. DO NOT contact the control module metal case with battery voltage when servicing a control module, using battery booster cables, or when charging the vehicle battery.
    • In order to prevent any possible electrostatic discharge damage to the control module, do no touch the connector pins or the soldered components on the circuit board.
    • Remove any debris from around the control module connector surfaces before servicing the control module. Inspect the control module connector gaskets when diagnosing or replacing the control module. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminant intrusion into the control module.
    • The replacement control module must be programmed.
    NOTE:

    Before removing the engine control module (ECM), record the oil life percentage remaining. Use the scan tool to reset the Engine Oil Life remaining back to the original percentage recorded.

  1. Battery Negative Cable - Disconnect - Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Air Cleaner Assembly - Remove - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement 
  3. Remove wiring harness retainers from engine control module bracket.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  5. GM5204403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Control Module Insulator Nut (1) - Remove

  6. Engine Control Module Bracket Clip (2) - Remove
  7. NOTE:

    Release retainer to remove engine control module assembly from bracket.

  8. Engine Control Module Assembly (3) - Remove
  9. GM5204417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Control Module Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  10. Engine Control Module Bracket Brace (2) - Remove
  11. Engine Control Module (3) @ Engine Control Module Bracket (4) - Remove