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Module, Powertrain Control: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Locating Wiring Connector
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USE THE SCAN TOOL TO REPROGRAM THE NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) AND THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL MILEAGE. IF THIS STEP IS NOT DONE, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MAY BE SET. 

To avoid possible voltage spike damage to PCM, ignition key must be off, and negative battery cable must be disconnected before unplugging PCM connectors.

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connectors from PCM.
    Fig 2: PCM Mounting Bolts
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  3. Remove the air cleaner box.
  4. Remove the three mounting bolts.
    Fig 3: Module
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  5. Tip module out and remove from bracket.