Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2002 Kia Sportage, 2002 Kia Spectra, 2002 Kia Sedona, 2002 Kia Rio, and 2002 Kia Optima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disconnect negative battery cable. On all models, disconnect all ECM harness connectors. Locate ECM in vehicle. See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE LOCATION table. Remove bolts/nuts holding ECM brackets and remove ECM from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure.
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE LOCATION
| Application | Location |
|---|---|
| Optima & Magentis (Canadian) | Forward Of Center Console, Under Dash |
| Rio | Under Left Front Kick Trim Panel |
| Sedona | Under Right Front Passenger Floorboard |
| Spectra | Under Right Front Passenger Floorboard |
| Sportage | Under Right Front Passenger Floorboard |