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Powertrain Control Module (PCM): Installation

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Vehicles equipped with a 3.7L, 5.0L (4V) or 6.2L (2V) engine 

  1. Install the gasket, the PCM and the 2 stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  2. Connect the PCM electrical connectors.

    Vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine 

  3. If the PCM support bracket was removed, position the support bracket assembly into the bulkhead and install the 2 stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  4. If the PCM support bracket was removed, position the ground cable and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  5. Position the PCM onto the support bracket and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  6. Install the PCM cover.
  7. Connect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.

    All engines 

  8. Carry out the transmission solenoid body strategy identification. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (6R80) .
  9. NOTE: If the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) procedure was not successful in downloading the data from the vehicles original PCM, then the oil life data of the vehicle is lost. If this occurs, and the oil life cannot be determined through service history or customer interview, it is recommended the vehicle engine oil and filter be changed and the oil change minder reset.

    Restore the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration restore steps of the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) procedure. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM .

  10. Perform the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset procedure. For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
  11. Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.