Powertrain Control Module (PCM): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Retrieve the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration retrieval steps of the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) procedure. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION -- FUSION MILAN & MKZ article.
Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ .
Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum brake booster.

Fig 1: Locating Vacuum Hose Of Vacuum Brake Booster
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Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
Remove the ground strap bolt and disconnect the ground strap retainer.

Fig 2: Locating Ground Strap Bolt And Ground Strap Retainer
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Remove the two LH splash shield pin-type retainers and position the LH splash shield aside.

Fig 3: Locating LH Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the lower PCM bolt and the upper PCM bracket bolt.
- Remove the PCM.
Remove the upper PCM bolt and the PCM bracket from the PCM.