1994 Mercury Cougar how do i located the powertrain control

1994 MERCURY COUGAR
125,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANGEL2EYES01
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How do i located it and how do i replace it?
Nov 28, 2008 at 12:00 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Disconnect the negative battery cable-find the PCM behind right kick panel unplug the wiring connector/s to it -be extra care when plugging it back-those tiny pins they bend easily when not inserted properly
Nov 28, 2008 at 12:08 PM
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ANGEL2EYES01
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can you show me what the pcm looks like and the kick panel so i am sure i replacing the right part.
Nov 28, 2008 at 12:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The right kick panel is at the passenger side where your right foot be at when sitting down -you will see an access door -the PCM wiil look similar like below


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Nov 28, 2008 at 3:29 PM
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