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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Powertrain Control Module Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove air cleaner assembly with hose. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 2016615 Size: SH
  3. Separate the wire harness clamp (1).

    4. Object Number: 2016616 Size: SH

    Note: After disconnecting the connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting parts of the connectors.

  4. Disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
  5. Push the locks on the 2 levers (1), then raise the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
  6. Remove the 3 bolts (2, 3, 4) and the ECM.

    7. Object Number: 2016617 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 4 screws (1, 2, 3, 4) and 2 ECM brackets.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2016617 Size: SH
  1. Install the 2 ECM brackets onto the ECM with the 4 screws (1, 2, 3, 4) and tighten to 3.2 N·m (28 lb in).

    2. Object Number: 2016619 Size: SH
  2. Install the ECM with the 3 bolts (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 8.0 N·m (71 lb in).
  3. Connect the 2 ECM connectors and lower the 2 levers.

    4. Object Number: 2016615 Size: SH
  4. Install the wire harness clamp (1).
  5. Install air cleaner assembly with hose. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement.
  6. Connect cable to negative battery terminal.
  7. Perform the REGISTRATION (VIN registration) when replacing the ECM. Refer to Control Module References.