Central Electrical Unit Engine Compartment, Replacing: Removal

PREPARATORY WORK

NOTE: As the graphics in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the graphics is always correct.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Negative Cable

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Disconnect the battery negative lead. See BATTERY, REPLACING . Also, see BATTERY, DISCONNECTING
Remove the power steering fluid and coolant reservoirs. Lift up and move to one side
Remove the cover from the central electrical unit
Remove the engine control module (ECM) see ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), REPLACING . Remove the transmission control module (TCM) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM), REPLACING .

REMOVING THE CENTRAL ELECTRICAL UNIT

Fig 2: Identifying Central Electrical Unit And Clips

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Release the 3 clips.

Remove:

intermediate section
the engine cooling fan (FC) if applicable
the 2 screws for the connector holder at the front edge. Disconnect the retaining clips for the connector holder using a screwdriver. Pull up the contact holder and the rubber grommet
the screw at the rear edge of the bottom piece
the tie straps for the cables
the bottom section by pulling it backwards until the hook releases.

REMOVING THE CONNECTOR

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector By Releasing Catches At Front Edge

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Remove the tie straps from the cables
Disconnect the connector by releasing the locks on the front edge
Pull out and remove the connector.