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 additional information.
CAUTION:
Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.
- Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE .
- Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
- Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
- Open Left-Hand-Front and Left-Hand-Rear caliper bleed nipples.
- Connect a bleed tube and container to the calipers.
- Open bleed nipples.
- Depress and hold down brake pedal using special tool.
- Position tool between brake pedal and seat frame (1).
- Turn the tool wheel until the brake pedal is held 60mm down from its released position (2).
- Tighten bleed nipples to:
- Front caliper bleed nipple 4-6 Nm.
- Rear caliper bleed nipple 8-11 Nm.
- Remove bleed tubes and containers.
- Remove elbow from washer bottle filler-neck.
- Remove and discard 'O'-ring seal.
- Disconnect electrical connector from top of control module.
- Pull plunger upwards.
- Release connector.
- Position a absorbent cloth underneath the brake control modulator to collect brake fluid spillage.
- Release brake outlet tubes.
- Undo outlet brake tube union nuts.
- Install plugs to HCU ports and brake tubes.
- Remove ABS/TCCM, take care not to damage the brake tubes.
- Remove bolts.
- Clean components and mating surfaces.
NOTE:
The following three steps must be carried-out to minimize brake fluid loss when disconnecting the brake tubes.
CAUTION:
Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.