The following steps outline the installation procedure:
1.Remove the factory ECU from the vehicle: Ensure the key is in the OFF position. The factory ECU is located on the left A pillar about 30cm above the floor. Unplug the wiring harness from the factory ECU. Remove the 6mm bolts (10mm socket) that retain the ECU and remove the ECU from the vehicle. DO NOT touch the exposed pins in the factory ECU connector.
2.Remove the factory ECUs circuit board from its enclosure: Ensure you are following the given anti-static guidelines and ARE WEARING A CONDUCTIVE WRIST STRAP connected to a conductive working surface. Using four small flat bladed screwdrivers, carefully pry apart the four plastic lugs retaining the ECUs header plate into the case. Some force may be required to remove the circuit board from the case as it may be partially glued to the inside. Remove the circuit board by removing the retaining screws. Hold it only by the plastic header and place it aside.
3.Connect the ECU USB tuning cable and the expansion loom if required.
4.If fitting to a short case, CAREFULLY snap the PCB extension off. It may be necessary to use a sharp knife to first score the break off points. Place the factory ECU in the packaging your Link ECU came in for its protection. After inserting the Link ECU into the OEM case, carefully fit the supplied aluminium end plate to the enclosure. Make sure the end plate is fitted to allow any cables to exit on the left side of the header.
5.Install the Link ECU circuit board into the enclosure, then fit the enclosure into the vehicle.
6.Connect the ECU to the factory wiring loom.
7.Do NOT attempt to start the vehicle. Proceed to read through the remaining sections of this manual first.