Electronic Brake Control Module: Service and Repair

Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant in Service Precautions.
Brake Fluid Irritant Caution


Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components in Service Precautions.
Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice


Notice: To prevent equipment damage, never connect or disconnect the wiring harness connection from the EBCM with the ignition switch in the ON position.





1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield, 3.8L engine only. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L26) or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L32) in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
3. Remove the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal in Body Front End.
4. Disconnect the accelerator and cruise control cable from the accelerator control cable bracket.
5. Disconnect the cruise control module from the left strut tower. It is not necessary to remove the cable from the module. Position the module and cables aside.
6. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
7. Disengage the locking tab (1) from the EBCM harness connector.
8. Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
9. Remove any dirt/debris from the assembly.





10. Remove the 6 EBCM to BPMV retaining bolt/screws.

Important: Do not pry apart using a tool. Be careful not to damage BPMV surface.

Important: Care must be taken not to damage the solenoid valves when the EBCM is removed from the BPMV.

11. Separate the EBCM (1) from the BPMV (4) by gently pulling apart until separated.
12. Disconnect the pump motor connector (3) at the bottom of the EBCM.

Installation Procedure





1. Connect the pump motor connector (3) to the bottom of the EBCM.
2. Install the EBCM (1) to the BPMV (4).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice


3. Install the 6 EBCM to BPMV retaining bolt/screws (2).
Tighten the retaining bolt/screws to 2.9 Nm (26 inch lbs.).





4. Connect the EBCM harness connector.
5. Reengage the locking tab (1) to the EBCM harness connector.
6. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
7. Reposition the module and cables. Connect the cruise control module to the left strut tower.
8. Connect the accelerator and cruise control cable to the accelerator control cable bracket.
9. Install the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal in Body Front End.
10. Install the fuel injector sight shield, 3.8L engine only. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L26) or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L32) in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
11. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, do not start engine.
12. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - ABS.