Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Engine Control System (2AR-FE) (Service Information) (Except Hybrid): ECM: Removal: Removal
Perform the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration when replacing the ECM. Refer to REGISTRATION .
HINT:
When removing only the ECM, it is not necessary to remove the cool air intake duct seal and battery.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
- REMOVE BATTERY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
- REMOVE ECM
- Disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
- Push in the locks on the 2 levers, raise the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.NOTE:
After disconnecting the connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting part of the connectors.
- Push in the locks on the 2 levers, raise the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
- Remove the nut.
- Remove the screw (A).
- Loosen the screw (B) and remove the ECM.
- Remove the screw (B).
- Remove the 2 screws and No. 2 ECM bracket.
- Disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
- REMOVE NO. 1 ECM BRACKET
- Remove the nut.
- Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
- Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
- Remove the nut and No. 1 ECM bracket.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.