Date:         Sat, 15 May 1999 13:31:54 -0400
Reply-To:     "Anthony L. Mourkas" <frankenstein@TELPLUS.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Anthony L. Mourkas" <frankenstein@TELPLUS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Removing ECU Difficulties
Comments: To: Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
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>What is the easiest way to remove the ecu in an 84 Westy?
>
>I tried to remove mine by first removing the harness, and then removing the
>screws that attach the mounting assembly, but the A/C hose basically
>prevents access to one of the bolts.
>
>There are screws that surround the ecu, that attach it to the mount,
>however, it does appear that in order to access these screws, I need to
>remove the taillight and gain access through the hole.
>
>Is that correct, or is there a better way?

Marshall,

As I recall, I disconnected the cable, removed the left taillight, and
unscrewed the screws attaching the ECU mounting bracket to the
frame/body.  After removing the ECU/bracket assembly I then removed the
ECU from the bracket.  It was kind of cramped but I can not recall the AC
lines being in the way.

Hope that helps,

Tony

Anthony L. Mourkas
Hampden, Maine, USA
1984 Vanagon Westfalia
1987 Vanagon GL Syncro
1991 Jetta Eco Diesel