AEM 30-6030 Series 2 Plug & Play EMS - Manual (Page 6)

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1) Install AEMTuner software onto your PC
The latest version of the AEMTuner software can be downloaded from the AEMTuner
section of the AEM Performance Electronics forums found at www.aemelectronics.com
Series 2 units are not supported by the older AEMPro tuning software.
2) Remove the Stock Engine Control Unit
a) Disconnect negative terminal from battery
b) Access the stock Engine Control Unit (ECU). The location of the ECU on the Acura
RSX, Honda Civic, and Honda CR-V vehicles is on the passenger side of the vehicle
behind the glove box.
Acura RSX Honda Civic Si
c) Carefully disconnect the wiring harness from the ECU. Avoid excessive stress or
pulling on the wires, as this may damage the wiring harness. All connectors must be
removed without damage to work properly with the AEM ECU. Do not cut any of the
wires in the factory wiring harness to remove them.
d) Remove the fasteners securing the ECU to the car body, and set them aside. Do not
destroy or discard the original ECU, as it can be reinstalled easily for street use and
troubleshooting.
3) Repin ECU pins (only necessary if adding or relocating ECU pins)
a) Locate a small screwdriver (a precision 1.5mm wide flathead screwdriver is
recommended) and carefully pry white plastic retainer using both slots in the retainer
so it disengages vertically about 1mm as shown in the following pictures:
Screwdriver lifts here Plastic retaining mechanism after lifting
1mm