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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2001 🢒 L100/L200/LW200 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61) 🢒 Powertrain Control Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: It is necessary to record the remaining engine oil life. If the replacement module is not programed with the remaining engine oil life, the engine oil life will default to 100%. If the replacement module is not programmed with the remaining engine oil life, the engine oil will need to be changed at 5000 km (3,000 mi) from the last engine oil change.

  1. Using a scan tool, retrieve the percentage of remaining engine oil. Record the remaining engine oil life.

    2. Object Number: 893677 Size: SH
  2. Record the preset radio stations.
  3. Turn the ignition OFF.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  5. Remove the rear hood seal.

    6. Object Number: 893678 Size: SH
  6. Raise the right side front corner of the air inlet grill in order to access the 4 attachment nuts for the PCM J1 and J2 harness connector boot.
  7. Remove the PCM J1 and J2 harness connector boot nuts and move the boot far enough away to access the PCM harness connectors.
  8. Disconnect the PCM J1 and J2 harness connectors by unbolting them from the PCM. Pull the harness into the engine compartment.

    9. Object Number: 896834 Size: SH
  9. Open the glove compartment door and remove the glove compartment lamp assembly by pulling on the lamp plunger.
  10. Disconnect the glove compartment lamp harness connector and remove the glove compartment lamp.
  11. Remove the glove compartment door attachment screws and glove compartment door.

    12. Object Number: 896832 Size: SH
  12. Remove the glove compartment attachment bolts.
  13. Slowly remove the glove compartment by tilting it downward to expose the BCM residing on top of the glove compartment.

    14. Object Number: 896914 Size: SH
  14. Remove the BCM from the glove compartment by sliding it out of its attachment slots and remove the glove compartment.

    15. Object Number: 888496 Size: SH
  15. Remove the right side lower I/P closeout panel (hush panel) attachment fasteners and remove the right side lower I/P closeout panel (hush panel).
  16. Remove the right side lower heater duct attachment fastener and remove the right side lower heater duct assembly.

    17. Object Number: 896787 Size: SH
  17. Remove the PCM bracket attachment screws.
    18. • PCM (1)
    • PCM Bracket (2)
    • Locking Tab - Left Side (3)
    • Locking Tab - Right Side (4)
  18. Depress the tabs on each side of the PCM bracket using a 90 degree pick tool to release it from the I/P bracket.
  19. Remove the PCM from the PCM bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 896787 Size: SH
  1. Install the PCM into the PCM bracket.
  2. Slide the PCM with the PCM bracket into the I/P bracket.
    3. • PCM (1)
    • PCM Bracket (2)
    • Locking Tab - Left Side (3)
    • Locking Tab - Right Side (4)
  3. Install the PCM bracket attachment screws.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the PCM bracket-to-I/P bracket to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 888496 Size: SH
  4. Install the right side lower heater duct and attachment fastener.
  5. Install the right side lower I/P closeout panel (hush panel) and attachment fasteners.

    6. Object Number: 896914 Size: SH
  6. Install the BCM to the glove compartment by sliding it into its attachment slots.
  7. Feed the glove compartment lamp harness through the glove compartment lamp hole.

    8. Object Number: 896832 Size: SH
  8. Install the glove compartment and attachment bolts.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the glove compartment to the I/P fasteners to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 896878 Size: SH
  9. Connect the glove compartment lamp harness connector and snap the glove compartment lamp into the glove compartment.

    10. Object Number: 896834 Size: SH
  10. Install the glove compartment door and attachment screws.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the glove compartment door-to-glove compartment to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  11. Connect the PCM J1 and J2 harness connectors by bolting them to the PCM.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the PCM harness connectors-to-PCM to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  12. Install the PCM J1 and J2 harness connector boots.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the PCM harness connector boot to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 893677 Size: SH
  13. Make sure the air inlet grill is positioned correctly and the harness grommet is positioned in the front of dash cutout.
  14. Install the rear hood seal.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable.

    16. Tighten
    Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

    Important: If a new PCM is being installed, it MUST be reprogrammed with new software and calibrations. Refer to "Service Stall System (SSS) User Guide" for reprogramming procedures. The PCM may be damaged if the reprogramming process is interrupted. Make sure the scan tool is connected securely to the DLC and the vehicle battery has sufficient charge.

    Make sure the original PCM has the correct VIN and vehicle options.

  16. Reprogram the PCM. Refer to "Service Stall System (SSS) User Guide" for reprogramming procedures.

    17. Important: The new PCM must learn the Passlock password from the BCM. When the PCM reprogram is completed, use the SSS to perform the "Passlock Relearn Procedure."

  17. Perform the "Passlock Relearn Procedure" using the SSS.
  18. Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.
  19. Turn the ignition ON.

    20. Important: Following PCM reprogramming, the PCM will have to learn the crankshaft notch variation for misfire diagnostics.

  20. Perform the crankshaft learn procedure. Refer to "Crankshaft Relearn Procedure" under DTC P1336.
  21. Verify no DTCs exist. If one exists, refer to the specific DTC diagnostic.
  22. Reset the clock and preset radio stations.