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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

WARNING
A grounded wrist strap should be used to prevent static discharge to the PCM. Static discharge can easily destroy the electronic components inside the PCM.

Mirage and 1999–00 Galant

Fig. 1: PCM mounting location — Mirage

NOTE: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is located above the passenger side kickpanel.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the glove box, right side kickpanel and lower panel assemblies.
  3. Unplug the connectors and remove fasteners. Remove the PCM.
  4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
1994–98 Galant

Fig. 2: PCM mounting location — 1994–98 Galant

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove both center console side panels.
  3. Unplug the wiring connector and remove the mounting hardware. Slide the PCM out the side.
  4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Diamante and 1990–93 Galant

Fig. 3: PCM mounting location — 1990–93 Galant

Fig. 4: PCM mounting location — Diamante

NOTE: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is located behind the glove box assembly.

  1. If equipped, disarm the air bag system.
  2. Remove the passenger side lower instrument panel and shower duct.
  3. Remove the glove box striker, glove box, glove box outer casing and the screw below the assembly.
  4. Unplug wiring connector and remove mounting hardware. Slide out the PCM.

    To install:

  5. Install the PCM with the mounting hardware.
  6. Attach the wire connector.
  7. Install the glove box striker, the glove box, the glove box casing and the screw below the assembly.
  8. Install the passenger side lower instrument panel and the shower duct.
  9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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