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Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Module: Removal

CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used. See THREAD LOCKING DEVICES for information.
CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.
  1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE .
  2. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
  3. Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
  4. NOTE: The following three pictorial procedures must be carried-out to minimize brake fluid loss when disconnecting the brake tubes.
    Fig 1: Opening Left-Hand-Front And Left-Hand-Rear Caliper Bleed Nipples
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  5. Open Left-Hand-Front and Left-Hand-Rear caliper bleed nipples.
    • Connect a bleed tube and container to the calipers.
    • Open bleed nipples.
  6. Depress and hold down brake pedal using special tool.
    • Position tool (1) between brake pedal and seat frame.
    • Turn the tool wheel (2) until the brake pedal is held 60mm down from its released position.
    Fig 2: Depressing And Holding Down Brake Pedal
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  7. Tighten bleed nipples to:
    • Front caliper bleed nipple 4-6 Nm.
    • Rear caliper bleed nipple 8-11 Nm.
    • Remove bleed tubes and containers.
    Fig 3: Tightening Bleed Nipples
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  8. Remove elbow from washer bottle filler-neck.
    • Remove and discard 'O'-ring seal.
    Fig 4: Removing Elbow From Washer Bottle Filler-Neck
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  9. Disconnect electrical connector from top of control module,
    • Pull plunger upwards.
    • Release connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Top Of Control Module
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  10. Position a absorbent cloth underneath the brake control modulator to collect brake fluid spillage.
  11. CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.
    Fig 6: Releasing Brake Outlet Tubes
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  12. Release brake outlet tubes.
    • Undo outlet brake tube union nuts.
    • Install plugs to HCU ports and brake tubes.
  13. Remove ABS/TCCM, take care not to damage the brake tubes.
    • Remove bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing ABS/TCCM
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  14. Clean components and mating surfaces.