ECM removal
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Drifting
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From: Henderson NV
ECM removal
Does anyone have pics of what panels need to be removed underneath the dash on a 1988, does the carpeted piece come off, I know I sound like a lazy a$$, and probably some are saying , go look for yourself, I have briefly, I got the plastic part off, but I am unable to do anything in that position due to being disabled, I am trying to find out the easiest way so I can instruct my kids to do it, so I can check the prom installed.
Thanx folks
Thanx folks
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From: Plano TX
Once you have that carpeted panel removed, you should be able to feel behind the wiring to find 2 bolts which hold the ECM in... they'll be spaced about 6 to 8 inches apart. I think it's metric 10. Once those are out the ECM should be able to be pulled down. Good luck!
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ECM removal
I took my ECM out of my '88, to put a new chip in.
Once you take the panel off [easy], you can see all the screws [bolts] you have to remove.
The only hard part is getting under there. It's very ackward.
Once you take the panel off [easy], you can see all the screws [bolts] you have to remove.
The only hard part is getting under there. It's very ackward.
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Drifting
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Thanx folks, I guess the problem I am having then is actually removing the carpeted section, I only see 1 screw up by the fuse panel and 2 screws that hold the air vent underneath, and I see no others but the piece doesnt want to budge, and I dont want to just keep pulling to destroy it, am I missing something easy here
Thanx
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Thanx folks, I guess the problem I am having then is actually removing the carpeted section, I only see 1 screw up by the fuse panel and 2 screws that hold the air vent underneath, and I see no others but the piece doesnt want to budge, and I dont want to just keep pulling to destroy it, am I missing something easy here
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WAKE UP KIDS
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WAKE UP KIDS
Thanx Wayne
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Pizzano,
I to am disabled, and have to rely on someone else to do most everything on my car, except for the hand controls, which I did myself. My AC hasn't worked since I bought the car 2 years ago. It may be the vacuum gizmo above the gas pedal, but like you, I need someone to get to there. So, I have decided to go AC delete, as well as air pump delete. I have 3 boys who are always too busy, so I suppose it will have to go to a shop, when I find a reputable one. Good luck! It ain't easy being physically challenged.
Rich K
I to am disabled, and have to rely on someone else to do most everything on my car, except for the hand controls, which I did myself. My AC hasn't worked since I bought the car 2 years ago. It may be the vacuum gizmo above the gas pedal, but like you, I need someone to get to there. So, I have decided to go AC delete, as well as air pump delete. I have 3 boys who are always too busy, so I suppose it will have to go to a shop, when I find a reputable one. Good luck! It ain't easy being physically challenged.
Rich K
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Drifting
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From: Henderson NV
Pizzano,
I to am disabled, and have to rely on someone else to do most everything on my car, except for the hand controls, which I did myself. My AC hasn't worked since I bought the car 2 years ago. It may be the vacuum gizmo above the gas pedal, but like you, I need someone to get to there. So, I have decided to go AC delete, as well as air pump delete. I have 3 boys who are always too busy, so I suppose it will have to go to a shop, when I find a reputable one. Good luck! It ain't easy being physically challenged.
Rich K
I to am disabled, and have to rely on someone else to do most everything on my car, except for the hand controls, which I did myself. My AC hasn't worked since I bought the car 2 years ago. It may be the vacuum gizmo above the gas pedal, but like you, I need someone to get to there. So, I have decided to go AC delete, as well as air pump delete. I have 3 boys who are always too busy, so I suppose it will have to go to a shop, when I find a reputable one. Good luck! It ain't easy being physically challenged.
Rich K
It just goes to show that we are all true vette diehards .
Hell I am only 45 and and the upcoming 5th back reconstruction is going to be a devil and i am not looking forward to it , I will probably be out of commision for at least a year this time,the problem is I only have daughters and they really try to help pops out as much as possible for my car work, I hate to bring it to the stealerships, its much more rewarding doing the work our selves
Take care of yourself Rich, and I appreciate your input
Thanx for the pic Wayne
Thanx to all that had input , these forums as usual are great for info and help
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Nice picture above. If you can sit on something along side the car this goes pretty well. My back is damaged as well but I still do OK with the car. It is interesting to hear the C5 was easier to work on. I thought it would be more difficult without the calm shell hood. Having to lean over the felders is hell for me.
