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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Help on removing FICM
Ok, this may be a stupid question, but how do the plugs disconnect from the bottom of the FICM?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Have you checked out the FICM threads in the Tech Folder? They may be able to answer your question.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Yes, but i couldn't find anything on removing the unit. Am I missing it somewhere?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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They have little clips on each side that you squeeze and pull down. They can be a bitch to get out but DON"T force them. The clips are on each of the long sides of the connector in the middle at the bottom closest to the wires. Take a strong light and look carefully. Hopefully someone has a good picture they can pointer the two clips per connector.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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Maybe these will help. Be careful not to bend any of the connector pins.



 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Excellant pics Greg.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Considering what a pain the the butt it is to remove the ficm and the not so well thought out location in general I am surprised that somebody hasnt come up with a relocation kit yet.
 
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It took me a while to figure the clips out, but when i felt where they were and squeezed both sides they disconnected with ease. Hooking them back is another story. Took me 45 minutes to get the one closest to the firewall connected.
 
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Originally Posted by Cowboy65
Maybe these will help. Be careful not to bend any of the connector pins.

Excellent pic's---This is the one I was refering to. I'd rep ya if I could Cowboy but I can't---somebody rep the man please.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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Yep they are a pain to get off. The weather seal doesnt make it easier.
 
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Excellent pic's---This is the one I was refering to. I'd rep ya if I could Cowboy but I can't---somebody rep the man please.
Done! Helping is what this forum is all about!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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It took me a while to figure the clips out, but when i felt where they were and squeezed both sides they disconnected with ease. Hooking them back is another story. Took me 45 minutes to get the one closest to the firewall connected.
I just reinstalled mine yesterday and had the same problem. Once I got the connector aligned with the socket I put the wooden handle of a rubber mallet under the connector and was then able to push on the top of the FICM until it clicked into place. Worked well for all three connections.
 
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Is there a way to replace the clips? Mine were old and heat damaged, so they broke.
 
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somebody rep the man please.
Done <fiiiillllll>
 
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Does anyone know who is the OEM for the FICM?

Who actually made it?

Somewhere I read that the firm is no longer in business.
 
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