I need to DIY on removing E36 M3 ECU please

[M3Frank]

Hi All.
I have purchased a CSL type airbox and alpha-N chip for my E36 M3 3.0. I need a DIYfor removing the ECU module please. Everything I have found so far is for the US M3 and it seems a bit different in terms of where the module is and how you get it out. Please correct me if I am wrong. The US seems to come out via the engine bay/firewall and the Euro seems to come out from behind/underneath the glovebox.
TIA.
Frank.

[morerevsm3]

it is in engine bay, unscrew cover behind insulation which is behind fusebox on passenger side

[M3Frank]

Thanks Alan.

I was hoping you would see my post and reply.

Cheers,
Frank.

[Goon]

On the 318, it's on the passenger side of the engine bay, behind the fusebox. Once you get off the insulation, it's pretty self explanatory.

[Pougee]

I cannot remove the wiring harness from the ecu box. It hinges one side and the wires restrict me from folding it out far enough to remove the wires.

[M3Frank]

Originally Posted by Pougee

I cannot remove the wiring harness from the ecu box. It hinges one side and the wires restrict me from folding it out far enough to remove the wires.

Yeah, I had the same problem - basically I had to force the loom over to the other side of the compartment to give me enough room so I could then the lever the clip open that fastens the connector to the ECU box.

Persist and it will come.

Cheers,
Frank.

[Pougee]

I got the wires out, then I have nothing that can undo the screw on the right hand side. That fuse box is well placed..... not. Looks like americans have it far easier to do than aussies.

[M3Frank]

Originally Posted by Pougee

I got the wires out, then I have nothing that can undo the screw on the right hand side. That fuse box is well placed..... not. Looks like americans have it far easier to do than aussies.

Actually, now that I recall I actually unbolted the fusebox so I could move a little and get access to that screw.

Cheers,
Frank.