Repair procedures: Removal: Notes

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NOTE:

In the case of the vehicle equipped with immobilizer or button engine start system, perform "Key Teaching" procedure together (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER " or "BUTTON ENGINE START SYSTEM " ).

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Disconnect the TCM Connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying TCM Connector
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Remove the air cleaner assembly (Refer to "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM " ).
Remove the mounting bolts (A), and then remove the TCM (B).

Fig 2: Identifying TCM Mounting Bolts
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