Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the cooling surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement (2.0L) or Surge Tank Replacement (2.5L) in Engine Cooling.
- Disconnect the ABS wiring harness connector (1) from the socket on the electronic brake control module (EBCM).
- Cover the connector and the socket with shop cloths to as protection from brake fluid.
- Remove the 6 brake pipe fitting nuts (1) from the hydraulic unit.
- Remove the mounting bracket bolts (2) from the brake modulator assembly.
- Remove the brake modulator assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Do not allow air from the master cylinder into the hydraulic unit or the brake pipes. If air gets into the hydraulic unit, perform a bleeding procedure using a scan tool programmed for the ABS system. As long as no air enters the hydraulic unit, a simple bleeding procedure is all the system will require.