Section 296 (Engine Control System): ECM: Removal

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NOTE:

Perform the RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, engine assembly or ECM (See INITIALIZATION ).
Perform the REGISTRATION (VIN registration) when replacing the ECM (See REGISTRATION ).
If the ECM has been replaced or RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) has been performed, set up the function of the ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature warning lamp (See INITIALIZATION ).

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU (for Automatic Transmission 4WD)
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the screw and four wheel drive control ECU.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Wheel Drive Control ECU
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REMOVE ECM
1. Disconnect the 5 connectors.
2. Remove the 3 nuts, then remove the ECM.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying ECM Nuts
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REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 screws, then remove the No. 2 ECM bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying ECM Bracket Screws
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REMOVE NO. 1 ECM BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 screws, then remove the No. 1 ECM bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying No. 2 ECM Bracket Screws
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