Engine Control Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove lower inner trim of passenger side. Refer to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim
Detach floor mat of passenger seat.
Remove protect cover.

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

Fig 3: Removing ECM Bracket
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Disconnect ECM connectors and take out ECM.