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Brake Fluid Pressure Sensor Replacement

Brake Fluid Pressure Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the alien bolt (2) from the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) mounting bracket (3) located on the sensor side.
3. Raise the BPMV to access the brake fluid pressure sensor.





4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the brake fluid pressure sensor.

Important: The replacement of the old brake fluid pressure sensor must be performed quickly to reduce the amount of fluid that is lost during the procedure.





5. Use a wrench to keep the brake fluid pressure sensor collar from turning (1).
Remove the brake fluid pressure sensor (2) from the BPMV.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Quickly install the new brake fluid pressure sensor (2) to the BPMV as soon as the old sensor has been removed.
Use a wrench to keep the brake fluid pressure sensor collar from turning (1).
Tighten the brake fluid pressure sensor to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the alien bolt (2) to the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) mounting bracket (3).
Tighten the alien bolt to 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the electrical connector to the brake fluid pressure sensor.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Check and fill the brake fluid level in the master cylinder.