Q: How to remove and install Engine Control Module on Toyota Prius?
A: To avoid electrostatic discharge damage to the ECM, handle it only by its case and do not touch the electrical terminals during removal and installation. If available, ground yourself to the vehicle with an anti-static ground strap. The ECM is located inside the passenger compartment behind the glove box on 2009 and earlier models, while on 2010 and later models, it is found in the engine compartment. Begin by disconnecting the cable from the negative terminal of the auxiliary 12-volt battery and perform the initialization procedure when reconnecting it. For 2001 through 2003 models, remove the glove compartment door, unplug the four electrical connectors while ensuring the ignition switch is OFF, remove the retaining bolts from the ECM bracket, and carefully take out the ECM, grounding yourself to avoid static electricity damage. Installation is the reverse of removal. For 2004 through 2009 models, remove the entire section of the instrument panel that obstructs access to the ECM, remove the right heater duct, disconnect the eight wiring plugs, unbolt the ECM brackets, and carefully remove the ECM while grounding yourself. Make marks to indicate positions of the brackets for reassembly, and installation is the reverse of removal. For 2010 and later models, remove the two mounting bolts of the coolant reserve tank and move it aside for access to the ECM, remove the relay block cover, disconnect the wiring harnesses, detach the engine compartment wiring harness from the relay block, remove the side cover, unbolt and remove the engine compartment ground cable, release the two wiring harness retainers, disconnect the two ECM wiring harness connectors, detach the two wiring harness clamps, unbolt the ECM, and remove it along with its brackets, with installation being the reverse of removal.