Transmission Control Module (TCM): Removal

Using the scan tool, recover all module information before removing the Transmission Control Module (TCM). For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE LEARNING .
Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY -- EXPLODED VIEW .
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM .
Using a suitable tool, detach the wiring harness from the battery tray bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Battery Tray Wiring Harness Clamps
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Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolt, the battery tray bracket nuts and the battery tray bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolt And Battery Tray Bracket Nuts
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Remove the wiring harness from the transaxle housing.

Fig 3: Locating Transaxle Housing Wiring Harness Clamp
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Detach the wiring harness clips from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) housing.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Control Module Housing Wiring Harness Clips
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Disconnect the 2 TCM electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Locating TCM Electrical Connectors
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Remove the 4 TCM bolts.

Fig 6: Locating TCM Mounting Bolts
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Using a suitable flat blade screwdriver, carefully pry the TCM from the transaxle, at the location shown in illustration, and remove the TCM, discard the O-rings.

Fig 7: Removing TCM Using Flat Blade Screwdriver
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