Repair procedures: Removal

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
   Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly

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3. Disconnect the brake tubes from the HECU by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a spanner.

   Tightening torque: 

   ABS: 12.7 ~ 16.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 12.3 lb-ft)

   ESC: 18.6 ~ 22.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)

   Fig 2: Brake Tubes

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4. Pull up the lock of the ABS control unit connector, then disconnect the connector.
   Fig 3: ABS Control Unit Connector

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5. Loosen the ABS HECU bracket bolt (3 EA), then remove HECU and bracket.

   Tightening torque: 

   16.7 ~ 25.5 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 ~ 18.8 lb-ft)

   Fig 4: Identifying ABS HECU Bracket Bolts

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   CAUTION:

   1. Never attempt to disassemble the HECU.
   2. The HECU must be transported and stored properly.
   3. Never cause shock to the HECU.
6. Remove the 3 bolts, then remove the bracket from HECU.

Tightening torque: 

10.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)