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Compensation Requirement and Procedure

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Simultaneous replacement of 4WD ECU (Controller) and coupling
- Does not require compensation.
Replacement of coupling only
- Reset the 4WD ECU's (Controller) clutch learning.
Fig 1: Scantool Display - Clutch Learning Reset
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Fig 2: Scantool Display - Clutch Learning Reset Completed
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Replacement of 4WD ECU (Controller) only

Before replacement: Check the ECU's clutch learning.

Fig 3: Scantool Display - Clutch Learning Read
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Fig 4: Scantool Display - Clutch Learning Read (Mileage)
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After replacement: Enter the original ECU's clutch learning into the replacement ECU.

Fig 5: Scantool Display - Clutch Learning Write

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