Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Powertrain Control Module: Removal and Replacement
Powertrain Control Module
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Remove cowl deflector.
3. Remove screw securing the ground cable of the engine control sensor wiring to the dash panel.
4. Loosen engine control sensor wiring to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector retainer bolt.
5. Remove engine control sensor wiring from PCM.
6. Remove retaining nuts and PCM insulator from dash panel.
7. Remove PCM.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten insulator retaining nuts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb in).
3. Tighten engine control sensor wiring retainer bolt to 3.7 Nm (32 lb in).
4. Tighten engine control sensor wiring ground retaining screw securely.
