[anonemouse]

If noone replies and is able to assist you, just get the car towed home yourself. On no account use roadside assistance and bring it to the dealership until you have V2 removed. If you watch the install V2 video to get an idea what to do, just take your time to do the uninstall with the instructions I posted. It should take 1-2 hours, just because you are doing it yourself for the 1st time, and you are unfamilar with how to get into the ECU and take out the subconnectors etc.

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[Pele96]

No one has replied yet and I don't have the expertise to do it. Lets see if anyone can..

[Lane]

It doesn't require any expertise.

[Pele96]

Look guys I am having a tough time in my life. Lost a love one so I am not really in the best state of mind. I don't even have the tools for it so if someone can help me out please thanks!

[scalbert]

The only advise to offer is to read up on the installation. The opposite is needed for removal. There really isn't more than that.

I feel for you and would be happy to lend assistance provided you were closer.

[Pele96]

Thanks. I have one of my friends who is going to follow the instructions the anonemouse left but in reverse. He is coming over tonight.

[Tuned335i]

Originally Posted by Pele96

Thanks. Can you anyone come down and help me uninstall the procede from my car asap? I am in edgewater, NJ

Sorry buddy, I would have when I lived in N. Bergen County. There has to be somebody local who can assist...

On a related note, I hope you ordered your V3 PnP since:

(1) next time removing the mods for service will be simple

and

(2) you'll probably get updated to Progman 29.2 or 30 or whatever the rev is now, and you'll have to have V3 before you re-install the PROcede anyway...

[Tuned335i]

Originally Posted by Pele96

Thanks. I have one of my friends who is going to follow the instructions the anonemouse left but in reverse. He is coming over tonight.

my advice is to print out the instructions and do it very carefully, double checking your work before moving to the next step. I know this sounds like common sense, but go s-l-o-w-l-y.

Be extremely careful putting the power connections back to stock. People have broken connectors (during install, not sure about un-install) which will cause all kinds of additional problems for you.

I would suggest watching the install video several times for V2 so you know the basic techniques for extracting pins from the ECU connectors, etc.

Good luck!!!

[anonemouse]

Either you or your friend just need to go slowly. If you are applying force at some stage to opening covers, extracting subconnectors etc. you are probably doing something wrong, rewatch the video to see how it is done.

Btw, you don't have to follow my instructions in reverse, they are uninstall instructions.

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[David 12]

I totally agree with the above members - Get a friend and take your time. The process is not that bad!

By the way, the fact that you are going through some tough circumstances makes our recommendation to remove the Procede even stronger.

Removing it before your service may avoid some serious headaches; which is exactly what you do not need!

[Tuned335i]

This really ought to be a sticky someplace, with a reference to V2 uninstall, removal, back-to-stock so that it's easy to find...

In any case, to the OP, fantastic work.

Originally Posted by anonemouse

I've got this originally in a Word doc, so hopefully the format is clear. It is based on an installation guide done by someone else, but I've reversed the directions and added V2 info, I've pasted below :

Materials Needed:

1. Small flathead screwdriver.
2. 8mm socket tool for screws.
3. 10mm socket wrench for the ground screw.
4. Needle nose pliers

Stage 1 – Removing the Covers
1. Turn off ignition. No lights should be on the dashboard. Comfort Access users: keep your key fob away from your car (leave it in your house) and retrieve it only when needed then go back and return it when done etc.
2. Open the hood.
3. Disconnect the air temperature sensor located behind the shock tower by twisting it clockwise and pulling it out from the back. Unfasten the sensor cable’s clips.
4. Remove the black plastic cover (clips from back and front). Also push back the rubber tab which holds it in place.
5. Repeat above on passenger side cover as well.
6. Remove the six (6) 8mm screws that hold the A/C system’s micro-filter in place and set the filter aside.
7. Remove the rubber tabs that attach to the black bulkhead tray cover. Do this on both sides.
8. Pull the rectangular assembly forward to expose the wiring loom which is held into the bulkhead tray by three (3) snaps.
9. Release the snaps by using a fingernail or small screwdriver.
10. Remove the two (2) 8mm bolts near the hood support.
11. Remove the entire bulkhead tray and set it aside.
12. At the passenger side ECU cover, unsnap the two (2) fasteners on the left and the right side.
13. After unlocking the ECU sliders, gently lift the ECU cover. The strut tower brace can be somewhat in the way, so patiently remove the cover.

Stage 2 – ECU Prep
1. Free up room by sliding the two (2) rubber fasteners off which are located on the left and right sides of the ECU compartment.
2. Remove the two (2) ECU connectors. Each connector has a sliding lock which holds it in place.
3. On the smaller of the two (2) ECU connectors, remove the slider by using a tiny flathead screwdriver and pressing down on the two (2) release tabs with the head of the screwdriver. Once released, the slider will slide out easily. Minimal force is needed.


Stage 3 – Removing the Harness
There are four (4) PROcede looms in total. One (1) of the wiring looms is yellow and holds two (2) pairs of wires. Other two (2) looms are white and green, and each one has only one (1) pair of wires. Each pair of the looms will have a male terminated end and a female terminated end. Also there is the V2 loom.

Part A – Smaller ECU’s Sub-Connector and Yellow Loom (2 pairs)

This step involves restoring the two (2) wires going into the smaller ECU connector, which is the connector on the right side of the ECU when facing the car.

1. Using the screwdriver, pull back the release tab which holds the black sub-connector secure. The sub-connector will slide out once the tab is pulled back (or released).

2. The numbers 1 and 13 will appear on one side of the sub-connector. Carefully count to the wire #6, restore with yellow wire with a white stripe (#525).

3. Restore wire #7 that is also yellow with a white stripe (appears to be no number on it).

4. Slide the black sub-connector back into the ECU connector. Reinsert the slider into the ECU connector.


Part B – Larger ECU’s Sub-Connector and White Loom (1 pair)
1. Using the screwdriver, pull back the release tab which holds the black sub-connector secure and slide it out.
2. The numbers 23 and 44 will appear on one side of the sub-connector. Carefully count to the wire #29, restore the solid yellow wire (#494).


Part C – Larger ECU’s Sub-Connector and Green Loom (1 pair)
Note: This carries off directly from part B, except now use the green loom.

1. On the reverse side of the sub-connector locate wire #10 restore with (#1324)– it is solid yellow.
2. Slide the black sub-connector back into the ECU connector until it clicks in.
3. Reinsert the slider into the ECU connector. It can only go in one way as well.

Part D – Larger ECU’s Sub-Connector and V2 harness
1. Using the screwdriver, pull back the release tab which holds the White sub-connector secure and slide it out.
2. Restore wire #7, which is white with a grey stripe
3. Restore wire #14, which is solid white, (#837)


Part E – Remove ground/switched power
1 Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove the ground attached to next to the windshield washer’s bottleneck.
2 Unplug green power connector by pressing the two tabs on the sides of the connector and pulling up.
3 Pull the lower connector up and out of slot.
4 Open the "door" on the front of the connector. You can do this to either side. I chose the side with the orange wire at the end of the connector. With a small screw driver, or pick, flip the door open. There really isn't a trick to this, except to be gentle, as it barely requires any physical effort to flip it open.
5 Extract the black wire and replace with original orange wire.


Part F – Checking the Uninstall Status
1. To determine whether the wiring has been done correctly thus far, start the car.
2. The car should start normally. Allow the car to idle for 2–3 minutes to ensure that it does not behave erratically. No check engine or malfunction indicator lamps should appear. If an error is thrown, consult the Vishnu forum for help!
3. Turn off the car and allow it to sit for another 2–3 minutes. This is very important since the power to the ECU remains on for a short period of time even after turning off the ignition.

Stage 4 – Finishing the Uninstall
Part A – Finishing Touches
1. Remove PROcede unit.
2. Start the car and allow it to idle for 2–3 minutes to ensure no malfunction codes are thrown.
3. The PROcede un-install is complete!

Part B – Buttoning Things Up
1. Tuck the rubber fasteners that were moved to make room back into their positions (moved in Stage 2).
2. Install the plastic ECU cover:
i) Lock it down on the side corners.
ii) Use the locking sliders on the top and the bottom.
3. Reinstall the bulkhead cover and place the wiring loom back into place with its three (3) snaps (removed in Stage 1).
4. Push the rectangular assembly back into place.
5. Reinstall the micro-filter into place using the six (6) 8mm screws.
6. Secure the two (2) 8mm screws on both sides of the bulkhead cover.

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[scottp999]

Pele, How did it go? Did you try posting in the regional forum for NJ to get some help? Hope you got it done.

[Nyulak]

Three cheers for anonemouse!!!





Your tutorial helped me clear a code and set my car back to stock in preparation for V3, which will occur after I submit this post.

Add this to the DIY section, mods!

Thanx again!!!

[anonemouse]

Glad it was useful to you.

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