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[james141]

Hi Everyone, im trying to remove my ECU but there seems to be some sort of security plate stopping me removing one of the connectors. because the back of the connectors kick out this plate blocks them:







The strange thing is only 1 is a security screw the other seems to have no head.

How the hell do I get this thing out?

Any ideas?

[The Batman]

drill it out

[james141]

drill it out

I thought that might be the case

Just spent fookin ages wondering why the clips wouldn't release!!

Edited by james141, 07 June 2010 - 04:24 PM.

[Nelly Vx]

If you remove the anti tamper torx on the right, you can then move the plate back and forwards which will then losen the l/h shear bolt

[james141]

If you remove the anti tamper torx on the right, you can then move the plate back and forwards which will then losen the l/h shear bolt

Ok thanks, im guessing the bolts holding the ECU in the car are under this plate too?

[Nelly Vx]

There are four bolts in all, two at the front have 10 mm heads on and the two at the back, If you put your finger on the shear bolt and apply pressure as you move the plate it will eventually come undone. Yes, These bolts hold the ecu in place

Edited by vx220nelly, 07 June 2010 - 04:36 PM.

[james141]

Right, I have got the security one out but the shear one is giving me grief, I cant move the plate enough to put any stress on it. I think It is going to have to be drilled out

[The Batman]

just drill it! there is nothing you can damage! unless you are go serious off course with a drill bit

[james141]

just drill it! there is nothing you can damage! unless you are go serious off course with a drill bit

Yeah problem is I don't have a drill

Need to borrow one

[Nelly Vx]

James have you tried moving the bracket and ecu with the front bolts out aswell ? worth a try brfore you go get the drill

[mandarinvx]

I used a dremel with a cutting disc to cut a slot, then just a screwdriver

[james141]

James have you tried moving the bracket and ecu with the front bolts out aswell ? worth a try brfore you go get the drill

I couldn't see the front bolts I believe they are under that plate

[james141]

I used a dremel with a cutting disc to cut a slot, then just a screwdriver

I might give that a try tomorrow only problem is I have a cheap copy dremel so it might not be man enough

[mandarinvx]

I used a dremel with a cutting disc to cut a slot, then just a screwdriver

I might give that a try tomorrow only problem is I have a cheap copy dremel so it might not be man enough

So long as you have a mains powered one it should be fine - might want to get someone else to hold the cables put of the way - MrSimba was my volunteer!

[The Batman]

hmm... put my hand near adam with a dremal... he's a brave man!

Edited by joe_589, 07 June 2010 - 06:14 PM.

[Nelly Vx]

ECU Front bolts

[james141]

ECU Front bolts

I have got those two out are there two more at the top?

[Nelly Vx]

Only four bolts in total

[james141]

Only four bolts in total

4 including the two security ones at the top?

[techieboy]

Yes!