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Removal [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 10/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU COVER 
    NOTE:
    • Remove all water on and around the engine room ECU cover.
    • Perform the inspection indoors to avoid rain.
    • Be sure to prevent water intrusion to the ECM (connectors and screw parts).
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine room ECU cover.
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  4. REMOVE ECM 
    1. Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
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      *a Push
      *b Lock
      NOTE:

      After disconnecting the ECM connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting parts of the ECM connectors.

    2. Remove the 2 nuts and ECM from the engine room ECU box.
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      NOTE:

      If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ECM BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and No. 1 ECM bracket from the ECM.
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  6. REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and No. 2 ECM bracket from the ECM.
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