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Engine Control System (2AZ-FE): ECM: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE 
    1. Disconnect the harness clamp.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
      Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Case
      G04484142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE ECM 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts of the ECM with bracket.
      Fig 2: Removing ECM With Bracket
      G04484143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
      NOTE: After disconnecting the connector, make sure that dirt, water and other foreign matter does not contact the connecting part of the connector.
      1. Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the 2 levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
        Fig 3: Disconnecting ECM Connectors
        G04484144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the ECM with bracket.
    4. Remove the 4 screws and 2 ECM brackets.
      Fig 4: Removing ECM Brackets
      G04484145Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002