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Old 12-10-2008, 02:49 PM
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Question How hard is it to remove the LT1 PCM???
I've honestly never had the need to remove the PCM, but now I have to remove it and send it off for repair...

How hard it is to remove, and what tools do I need? I just moved and don't have much with me at the new place.

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Two 10mm bolts and it releases from the car, then unplug the 4 connectors on back.

Takes 5 minutes.
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Sweet, I don't have the car with me so I couldn't look.

Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Javier97Z28
Two 10mm bolts and it releases from the car, then unplug the 4 connectors on back.

Takes 5 minutes.
Can be tricky slidding out and back in..shouldn't take you more then a few minutes getting out and back in
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Originally Posted by Javier97Z28
Two 10mm bolts and it releases from the car, then unplug the 4 connectors on back.

Takes 5 minutes.
Five minutes even accounts for chuggin a couple beers once the two bolts are removed.
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The connectors only go one way. When you reinstall it you can't mess it up.
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Originally Posted by Elliott's94Z
Can be tricky slidding out and back in..shouldn't take you more then a few minutes getting out and back in
correction, it can be tricky if you don't want to mess up the paint under your hood. me? I ripped it out while laughing maniacally.
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Originally Posted by Elliott's94Z
Can be tricky slidding out and back in..


That's what she said.
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Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
That's what she said.
damn I was gonna say that until I scrolled down and saw your post haha.

You will have to forgive Elliot he's a little slow in bed so I've heard.
My Car <Elliot
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My Car had 8mm Bolts on the PCM Holder..
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disconnect the battery cables first
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Originally Posted by StealthFormula
damn I was gonna say that until I scrolled down and saw your post haha.

You will have to forgive Elliot he's a little slow in bed so I've heard.
My Car <Elliot
Oh no you didn't Stealth! Actually they call me "Speed Wennie" And my name is spelt with "2" T's guys geeeez
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Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
That's what she said.
LOL...nice
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*Elliott
I always spell that name with one t for some reason I dunno why, I do the same when talking to Lloyd lol.
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Originally Posted by StealthFormula
*Elliott
I always spell that name with one t for some reason I dunno why, I do the same when talking to Lloyd lol.
Time to take up an extra class or two over there at Penn State
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just don`t lose the lock clips for the plugs
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Originally Posted by Elliott's94Z
Time to take up an extra class or two over there at Penn State
Hahahahaha I already have to
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Originally Posted by the_merv
My Car had 8mm Bolts on the PCM Holder..
Your car must have been assembled in canada
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i hate to be the one to say this, beacuse i usually hate the guys who do but... with ur setup i would think u would know how to remove the pcm
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Originally Posted by CamaroRacing12
i hate to be the one to say this, beacuse i usually hate the guys who do but... with ur setup i would think u would know how to remove the pcm
I never had to remove mine until I tore into the top half so why is that so With that said, he needed advice and you didn't offer anything to help in that area...

It's really easy. Takes minutes.
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