For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the hinge pillar trim from the vehicle. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
3. Unlock the transmission control module electrical connector by pulling the retainer (2) away from the electrical connector (1).

Important: Twisting or tilting of the transmission control module electrical connector while disconnecting may result in bent or misaligned electrical terminal pins.

4. Carefully disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the transmission control module.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1) from the right hand side junction box and remove loom retaining clip (2).
6. Position loom toward cowl.
7. Remove the transmission control module from the mounting bracket by pulling back on the retaining tabs (1) to release the control module .

### Installation Procedure

1. Align the transmission control module with the locating pins (2) on the module mounting bracket.
2. Install the transmission control module by seating it fully into the bracket until all of the retaining tabs (1) have engaged the edge of the module edge.
3. Connect the electrical connectors (1) to right hand side junction box and install loom retaining clip (2).

Important: Twisting or tilting of the transmission control module electrical connector while connecting may result in bent or misaligned electrical terminal pins.

4. Carefully connect the transmission control module electrical connector (1) to the transmission control module.
5. Lock the transmission control module electrical connector securely to the transmission control module by pushing the retainer (2) toward the electrical connector (1) until fully seated.
6. Install the hinge pillar trim on the vehicle. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
7. Install the knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
8. If re-programming is required. Refer to Control Module References .

Important: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.

Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The ECM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.
9. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions .