Repair Procedure: Procedure

A.
■ Sub-Procedure

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• Removal
- While expanding the lock tabs (a), lift the positive terminal cover up.

■ Sub-Procedure

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• Installation

Do not deform the 12 volt battery setting plate by over-tightening the nuts.

Installation Direction

Mark	Direction
a	Front Side

■ Preconditions

The vehicle is in the OFF (LOCK) mode.

■ Sub-Procedure

NOTE:

With the driver's door open, turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, wait at least 3 minutes before disconnecting the 12 volt negative battery cable.
When disconnecting the 12 volt battery terminal, always disconnect the negative side first.
When connecting the 12 volt battery terminal, always connect the positive side first.
Do not hold the 12 volt battery sensor connector when disconnecting/connecting the negative terminal.
If the 12 volt battery performs abnormally, test the 12 volt battery - Refer to: 12 Volt Battery Test or 12 Volt Battery Internal Resistance Reset .

Figure 1

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• Removal

When disconnecting 12 volt battery terminal:

Refer to the figure 1.

Figure 2

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When removing 12 volt battery sensor:

Refer to the figure 2.

Figure 3

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• Installation

Lubricant Specifications (Figure 3)

Application Position	Type
a	Multipurpose Grease

NOTE: Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.

■ After Installation

12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect

D.
NOTE:
- Strong impacts (i.e., dropping the 12 volt battery, collision damage) may cause electrolyte leaks, internal short circuit and heat increase resulting in fire. Avoid impacts to the 12 volt battery.
- Organic electrolyte is poisonous. If ingested, get medical attention immediately.
- 12 volt battery damage may cause flammable gas or electrolyte leaks and may result in fire. Do not damage the 12 volt battery and keep sparks, flame, and cigarettes away.
- When replacing the 12 volt battery, replace it with an AGM (absorbed glass mat) battery type. Using a standard 12 volt battery will shorten its life.
■ After Installation
- If you are replacing the 12 volt battery, do the following.
  - 12 Volt Battery Internal Resistance Reset
E.
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Air Cleaner Area Parts
  - Air Cleaner Housing
  - Air Intake Chamber
■ Sub-Procedure

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• Removal
- Refer to the figure.
F.
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Air Cleaner Area Parts
  - Air Cleaner Housing
  - Air Intake Chamber
G.
NOTE:
- Make sure the HDS has the latest HDS software version.
- If you are replacing the PCM after substituting a known-good PCM, reinstall the original PCM, then do this procedure.
■ Sub-Procedure

• Removal

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC .

2. Only for replacing PCM: Select the following menu buttons on the screen in sequence.
NOTE:
- Doing this step copies (READS) the ENGINE OIL LIFE and the IDLE STOP STARTER COUNTER from the original PCM so you can later download (WRITES) them into a new PCM.
- If the READ DATA indicates FAILED, go to the next step.
- PGM-FI (System Selection Menu)
- ECU Replacement
- READ DATA
3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

4. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

5. Remove the PCM.

• Installation

1. Install the PCM.

2. Connect the HDS to the DLC

3. Open the SCS.

■ After Installation

Procedure After Replacing/Substituting PCM
- VIN Input
  NOTE: If DTC P0630 VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch is stored, ignore it and go to the next step.
- Keyless Access System Registration
- Only for replacing PCM: Select the following menu buttons on the HDS screen in sequence.
  NOTE: If the READ DATA failed, skip this procedure, and replace the engine oil - Refer to: Engine Oil Level Check or Engine Oil Replacement and the oil filter .
  - PGM-FI (System Selection Menu)
  - ECU Replacement
  - WRITE DATA
  - DTC Clear
  - PCM Update - Refer to: PCM Update or PCM Reset
  - PCM Idle Learn
  - CKP Pattern Clear/Learn
H.
■ Sub-Procedure

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• Removal
- While pressing the lock tabs (a), lift the upper cover up.
I.
■ Sub-Procedure

NOTE: The under-hood fuse/relay box is a part of the engine compartment wire harness, and it cannot be replaced individually.

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• Removal
- While expanding the lock tabs (a), lift the under-hood fuse/relay box up.
J.
■ Sub-Procedure

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• Removal
- While expanding the lock tabs (a), lower the bottom cover down.
K.
■ Sub-Procedure

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• Removal
- While expanding the lock tabs (a), lift the PCM cover up.