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For 1990-2009 cars only

Notice: 

   • Turn the ignition OFF when installing or removing the control module connectors and disconnecting or reconnecting the power to the control module (battery cable, powertrain control module (PCM)/engine control module (ECM)/transaxle control module (TCM) pigtail, control module fuse, jumper cables, etc.) in order to prevent internal control module damage.
   • Control module damage may result when the metal case contacts battery voltage. DO NOT contact the control module metal case with battery voltage when servicing a control module, using battery booster cables, or when charging the vehicle battery.
   • In order to prevent any possible electrostatic discharge damage to the control module, do no touch the connector pins or the soldered components on the circuit board.
   • Remove any debris from around the control module connector surfaces before servicing the control module. Inspect the control module connector gaskets when diagnosing or replacing the control module. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminant intrusion into the control module.
   • The replacement control module must be programmed.

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 percent. If the replacement module is not programmed with the remaining engine oil life, the engine oil will need to be changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) from the last engine oil change.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1814521  Size: SH
  1. Using a scan tool, retrieve the percentage of remaining engine oil. Record the remaining engine oil life.
  2. Remove the generator battery control module cover. Refer to Generator Control Module Cover Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  4. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the engine control module (ECM).

  5. Object Number: 1814522  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2) from the ECM.

  7. Object Number: 1820895  Size: SH
  8. Remove the 36 volt positive battery cable retainer (4) from the ECM bracket.

  9. Object Number: 1813961  Size: SH

    Notice: Control module damage may result when the metal case contacts battery voltage. DO NOT contact the control module metal case with battery voltage when servicing a control module, using battery booster cables or when charging the vehicles battery.

  10. Remove the ECM bracket (1) from the battery hold down bracket.
  11. Remove the ECM (2) from the ECM bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1813961  Size: SH
  1. Install the ECM (2) to the ECM bracket.
  2. Install the ECM bracket (1) to the battery hold down bracket.

  3. Object Number: 1820895  Size: SH
  4. Install the 36 volt positive battery cable retainer (4) to the ECM bracket.

  5. Object Number: 1814522  Size: SH
  6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2) to the ECM.

  7. Object Number: 1814521  Size: SH
  8. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the ECM.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  10. Install the generator battery control module cover. Refer to Generator Control Module Cover Replacement .
  11. Program the ECM. Refer to Control Module References .