Engine Control Module (ECM): Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the glove box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Glove Box. >
Disconnect the connectors from ECM and the hybrid powertrain control module.

Fig 1: Locating Connectors From ECM And Hybrid Powertrain Control Module
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Remove the clip securing the linear solenoid relay from the bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Clip Securing Linear Solenoid Relay From Bracket
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Push down the claws, and remove the relay block.

Fig 3: Locating Claws And Relay Block
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Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the ECM.

Fig 4: Locating Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the hybrid powertrain control module.

Fig 5: Identifying Hybrid Powertrain Control Module
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