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Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

NOTE: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key must be performed the procedure as below.

[In the case of installing used ECM] 

  1. Perform "Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "SMART KEY SYSTEM - SONATA HEV article")

  2. Turn the ignition ON and OFF position after completing "ECM neutral mode".

    Then the ECM key register process is completed automatically.

[In the case of installing new ECM] 

Turn the ignition ON and OFF position after completing "ECM neutral mode".

Then the ECM key register process is completed automatically.

NOTE: This ECM is a PCM type that includes a Transaxle Control Module (TCM). Therefore TCM must be performed TCM learning procedure after replacing or reinstalling a TCM. (Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM - SONATA HEV article")
  1. Shut off the High Voltage circuit.

    (Refer to "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUTOFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  3. Disconnect the ECM Connector (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting ECM Connector
    G10588604Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "ENGINE INTAKE & EXHAUST SYSTEM - SONATA HEV " article")

  5. Release the reservoir (A) after removing the bolts (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Reservoir & Bolts
    G10588605Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Disconnect the power cable (A) from the HPCU.
    1. Pull the lever (B) in the direction of the arrow with the hook (C) pressed.
    2. Press the lever (D), and then pull the power cable connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Power Cable
    G10588606Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 4: Levers & Hook
    G10588607Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the nut of the battery plus cable (A) in the engine room relay box.
  8. Disconnect the fixing clips (B) of the battery plus cable protector from the bracket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Battery Plus Cable & Fixing Clips
    G10588608Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Pull the battery plus cable (A) toward the engine room to make space for the bracket bolt removal.
    Fig 6: Identifying Battery Plus Cable
    G10588609Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Remove the ECM bracket assembly (A) after removing the installation bolt (B) and nut (C).
    Fig 7: Removing ECM Bracket Assembly, Bolt & Nut
    G10588610Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA