Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000028GD8
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [11/2022 -           ]
Title: GF1A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): 4WD CONTROL ECU: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]

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 the 4WD ECU removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replacement Part or Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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4WD ECU assembly

1.ECU Data Save (ECU being replaced)

Active Torque Split AWD System

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2.ECU Configuration (New ECU)

Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored

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3.ECU Data Write (When replacing 4WD ECU assembly) (New ECU)

Active Torque Split AWD System

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HINT:

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the auxiliary battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

  • Learning completes when vehicle is driven

    Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed

    Necessary Procedures

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    Front Camera System

    Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 seconds or more.

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  • Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally

    Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed

    Necessary Procedures

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    Power Door Lock Control System

    • Back door opener

    Perform door unlock operation with door control switch or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch.

    2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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2. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL CUSHION

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5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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6. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER

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7. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY

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9. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT CENTER LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

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11. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

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13. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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14. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

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15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD PANEL (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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17. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER RH (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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18. REMOVE REAR PILLAR COVER RH (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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19. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH

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20. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

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21. REMOVE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 2 nut and 4WD ECU assembly.