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Engine Control System (Service Information): ECM: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
    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.
  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  4
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU COVER 
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Room ECU Cover Bolts
    GTY288214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
    • Wipe off any water on or around the engine room ECU cover.
    • Perform these procedures in a dry place away from rain, etc.
    • Do not allow water to enter the ECM through its connectors areas, screw areas, etc.
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine room ECU cover.
  6. REMOVE TCM 
    1. Disconnect the 4 TCM connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying TCM Connectors And Nuts
      GTY267741Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and TCM.
  7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 CONNECTOR HOLDER 
    1. Disconnect the 2 engine wire connectors.
      Fig 3: Identifying No. 2 Connector Holder
      GTY264874Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 2 claws with the connector holder.
  8. REMOVE ECM 
    1. Disconnect the 6 ECM connectors.
      Fig 4: Identifying ECM Connectors And Nuts
      GTY267518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and ECM.