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Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 06/2017]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): ECM: REMOVAL; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during ECM removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [03/2017 - 10/2020]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Pre-collision system

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Replacement of ECM

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration

MIL comes on

2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

ECU communication ID registration (Immobiliser system)

Engine start function

2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function): REGISTRATION *1

2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (w/o Smart Key System): REGISTRATION *2

Replacement of ECM

(If possible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)
  1. Reset memory*3
  2. Transfer transaxle compensation code
  3. Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 08/2018]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION for UB80E Initialization

2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: REGISTRATION for UB80E Registration

Replacement of ECM

(If impossible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)
  1. Reset memory*3
  2. Reset transaxle compensation code
  3. Perform road test to allow ECM to learn

Replacement of ECM*1

Code registration (Smart key System (for Start Function))
  • Wireless door lock control system
  • Smart key system (for Entry Function)
  • Smart key system (for Start Function)
  • Steering lock function

2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function): REGISTRATION

Replacement of ECM*2

Code registration (Immobiliser system (w/o Smart Key System))
  • Wireless door lock control system
  • Engine start

2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (w/o Smart Key System): REGISTRATION

  • *1: w/ Smart Key System
  • *2: w/o Smart Key System
  • *3: When the ECM is replaced with a new one, reset memory is unnecessary.

NOTICE:

  • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Click here 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

  • If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.
  • Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration when replacing the ECM.

    Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Click here 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+

2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

Click here 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

Click here 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

6. REMOVE ECM

(a) Rotate the 3 levers while pushing the locks, and disconnect the 3 ECM connectors.

NOTICE:

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

(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and ECM.

NOTICE:

If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.

7. REMOVE NO. 1 ECM BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 screws and No. 1 ECM bracket from the ECM.

8. REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 screws and No. 2 ECM bracket from the ECM.