Removal (08/2010 - 08/2011): Removal

REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
- After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
DISCONNECT CONNECTOR HOLDER BLOCK
1. Remove the 3 bolts and move the connector holder block so that the ECM can be removed in the next step.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Connector Holder Block Bolts
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REMOVE ECM
1. Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the 2 levers.
  NOTE:
  Make sure that the lock levers are raised 90° as shown in the illustration before disconnecting the connectors. Failure to do this may cause the connectors to break.
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Locks On Levers
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2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
3. Remove the 4 bolts and ECM.
  
  Fig 3: Locating ECM Bolts
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REMOVE GASKET
1. Peel off the gasket.
  
  Fig 4: Removing ECM Gasket
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2. Spray gasket remover or equivalent on the remaining tape of the gasket.
  
  Fig 5: Spraying Gasket Remover
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  NOTE:
  When using gasket remover or equivalent, cover the ECM connectors with a cloth.
3. Remove the tape of the gasket without using bladed objects.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Tape
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