Repair procedures: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Remove the air cleaner assembly (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly
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Pull up the lock of the ABS control unit connector, then disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the brake tubes from the HECU by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a spanner.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Identifying HECU And Brake Tubes
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Loosen the ABS HECU bracket nuts (A), then remove HECU and bracket.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Identifying ABS HECU Bracket Nuts
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CAUTION:
1. Never attempt to disassemble the HECU.
2. Never shock to the HECU.
Remove the 3 bolts, then remove the bracket from HECU.
Tightening torque:

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