Repair procedures: Removal

Shut off the High Voltage circuit. (Refer to HIGH VOLTAGE SHUTOFF PROCEDURE .
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the auxiliary 12V negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to REPAIR PROCEDURES )
Disconnect the ECM connector (A) and remove the engine room relay box (B).

Fig 1: ECM Connector & Relay Box Cover
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Disconnect the battery positive (+) terminal (A).

Fig 2: Battery Positive Cable
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Remove the reservoir mounting bolt (A) and coolant outlet pipe mounting bolt (B).

Fig 3: Resolver & Drain Pipe Bolts

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Make a gap for removing the ECM bracket mounting bolt (C) by moving the battery cable (A) and the reservoir (B) as shown in the illustration below and then remove the bolt (C).

Fig 4: Battery Cable, Reservoir & ECM Bracket Mounting Bolt
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Remove the ECM (C) by loosening the nut (A) and the bolt (B).

Fig 5: ECM, Nut & Bolt
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