Removal and Installation

All vehicles 

1. Park the wiper pivot arms in the highest position on the glass.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
3. Remove the three (two shown) RH cowl panel clips and remove the RH cowl panel.
   Fig 1: Removing RH Cowl Panel Clips

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4. Remove the clip on the water shield.
   Fig 2: Removing Clip On Water Shield

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5. Remove the three (two shown) RH water shield screws and remove the RH water shield.
   Fig 3: Removing RH Water Shield Screws

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   Vehicles with 3.0L 2V engine 

6. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve return tube at the intake manifold and position aside.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve Return Tube

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   All vehicles 

7. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connector and remove the gasket.
   Fig 5: Disconnecting Powertrain Control Module Electrical Connector - With Torque Specification

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8. Remove the retaining bolts and the PCM.
   Fig 6: Removing Retaining Bolts And PCM - With Torque Specification

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9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.