Electronic Brake Control Module: Service and Repair

ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (ASSEMBLY)


Removal and Installation







REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Drain the brake fluid. Refer to Removal and Replacement.
3. Remove air cleaner case. Refer to Exploded View.
4. Disconnect the actuator harness from the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).

CAUTION:
- To remove the brake tubes, use a flare nut wrench to prevent the flare nuts and brake tubes from being damaged.
- Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
5. Disconnect the brake tubes.
6. Remove three bolts and then the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- If the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is replaced, make sure to adjust position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Type 1 - VDC/TCS/ABS.

CAUTION:
- All hoses and piping (tubes) must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
- Make sure there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and counterclockwise.
- The brake piping is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble the parts. Replace applicable part with a new one, if necessary.
- Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
- Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.
- When removing components, cover connections so that no dirt, dust, or other foreign matter gets in.
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
- After installation of the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), refill brake system with new brake fluid. Then bleed the air from the system. Refer to Service and Repair.