Lexus SC Model ECU Location and Removal Instructions

COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION:

 

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1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY.
CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

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2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER.

  • Remove the 2 clips.
  • Disconnect the 4 clips by pulling the under cover, and remove the under cover.

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3. REMOVE ECM PROTECTOR.

  • Take out the front side of the floor carpet.
  • Remove the 2 nuts and ECM protector.

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4. REMOVE ECM.

  • Remove the nut, and disconnect the ECM from the floor panel.

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5. Fully loosen the bolt and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors, and remove the ECM.

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6. REINSTALL ECM.

  • Connect the 2 ECM connectors.
  • Match the male connector correctly with the female connector, then press them together.
  • Tighten the bolt.
  • Make sure the connector is completely connected, by tightening the bolt until there is a clearance of less than 1 mm (0.04 in) between bottom of the male connector and end of the female connector.

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  • Install the ECM with the nut.

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7. REINSTALL ECM PROTECTOR.

  • Install the ECM protector with the 2 nuts.
  • Install the floor carpet.

8. REINSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER.

  • Install the under cover with the 6 clips.

9. RECONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY.

 

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