Engine Control Module, With an Anti-Theft Immobilizer
Engine Control Module, with an Anti-Theft Immobilizer
If replacing the Engine Control Module (ECM), the connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and perform the Guided Function "Replace Control Module".
Removing
- Turn off the ignition.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms.
- Remove the plenum chamber cover.
- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead.
- Push the retaining frame downward in the - direction of the arrow - and remove the ECM.

- Remove the shear bolts - arrows - using pliers.

- Slide a screwdriver between both locking plates - arrow -.

- Carefully push the screwdriver in the - direction of the arrow - and at the same time bend the locking plate - 1 - upward.
- Bend the locking plate - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow - until it can be removed from the connector.

- Push the retainers in the - direction of the arrows - and disconnect the connector.

Installing
- Connect the connector to the ECM and push the retainers all the way in the - direction of the arrows -.

- Place the locking plate - 1 - down on the connector and press it in the - direction of the arrow -.

- Install the bolts - 2 - all the way into the holes on the ECM housing.
- Secure the locking plate to the ECM with new shear bolts- arrows -.

- Tighten the shear bolts - arrows - evenly until the bolt heads break off.
- Mount the ECM into the retaining frame and push it in, upward in the - direction of the arrow -.

- Install the plenum chamber bulkhead.
- Install the plenum chamber cover.
- Install the windshield wiper arms.