Removing Computer/ EEC IV/ PCM

[REDSTAR]

i was wondering if anybody could give me a little more specfic instructions on how to remove the computer from my taurus.. my chiltons manual is not very specific on this aspect..

 

[snodevil11]

Well, if I remember correctly, you need to first disconnect the wire harness plug from the firewall via a bolt that goes through it, securing the plug to the computer outlet. When you get the plug out of the computer, than I think you have to go drop the glove box by squeezing the sides together and pulling it out further so it drops down out of the way for access. Then if you look up into that space, you will see the computer and a white colored clip on the front of it over the excessory port. I think this has a screw that hold it to a bracket that needs to be removed, than pull off the bracket. From there I think you just get a good hold of it and wiggle it out. If you can't get it, you might have to grip it with a pliers to get a better hold of it. I am not sure if I missed a step, you may also have to take out the two bolts that hold the bracket plate on the fire wall which goes around the harness plug, but I don't remember if that's needed for sure. That should be about it???

<small>[ June 01, 2003, 01:59 PM: Message edited by: snodevil11 ]</small>

 

[Xs SHO 1]

disconnect the neg on the batterry or the connector for the EEC first....

<small>[ June 01, 2003, 03:09 PM: Message edited by: xssho1 ]</small>

 

[rendyx]

I just did this today! I removed the bolt on the engine side, which holds the connector to the EEC. I then removed (and lost) the screw holding the white and metal bracket on the glove box side. It pulls right out then, with a little tug.

 

[DJ SHO]

rendyx:
It pulls right out then, with a little tug.

Yeah, easier said than done. In Drew's 95 MTX and in my 95 ATX they needed more than a "little tug" to get them out. The rubber grommet around the unit is really F-in snug if u ask me.