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Removal & Installation

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Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector retaining bolt, and unplug PCM harness connector. See STEP 1 in Fig 1. Remove 2 PCM cover nuts. See STEP 2 in Fig 1. Remove PCM cover. See STEP 3 in Fig 1. Remove driver's side under-dash lower cover. See STEP 4 in Fig 1. Remove PCM from under instrument panel. See STEP 5 in Fig 1. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Powertrain Control Module
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