Engine Control Module (ECM): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the lower inner trim of the passenger side.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , LOWER INNER TRIM. >
Detach the floor mat of the front passenger seat.
Remove the protect cover.

Fig 2: Locating Protect Cover Bolts
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Remove the nuts (A) which hold ECM to the bracket.
Remove the clip (B) from the bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying ECM Bracket Nuts And Clip
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Disconnect the ECM connectors and take out the ECM.