Electronic Brake Control Module: Service and Repair

VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)

REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner case.
3) Use compressed air to remove moisture and dust around the VDCCM&H/U.

NOTE:
If the terminals become dirty, it may cause improper contact.

4) Pull down the lock lever and disconnect the VDCCM&H/U connector.

CAUTION:
Do not pull on the harness when disconnecting the connector.





5) Disconnect the brake pipes from the VDCCM&H/U.
6) Wrap the brake pipe with a vinyl bag so as not to spill the brake fluid on the vehicle body.

CAUTION:
If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle body, wash it off immediately with water and wipe clean.

7) Remove the nuts and remove the VDCCM&H/U with the bracket as a unit.





8) Remove the bolts and remove the VDCCM&H/U.





CAUTION:
^ The VDCCM&H/U cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt to loosen the bolts and nuts.
^ Do not drop or bump the VDCCM&H/U.
^ Do not turn the VDCCM&H/U upside down or place it sideways for storage.
^ Be careful not to let foreign matter enter the VDCCM&H/U.
^ Be careful that no water enters the connectors.

INSTALLATION

1) Install the VDCCM&H/U to the bracket.

Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm (0.76 kgf-m, 5.53 ft-lb)

2) Install the VDCCM&H/U bracket.

Tightening torque:
33 Nm (3.3 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

3) Connect the brake pipes to their correct VDCCM&H/U positions.
4) Connect the VDCCM&H/U connector.

NOTE:
^ Be sure to remove all foreign matter from inside the connector before connecting.
^ Make sure the VDCCM&H/U connector is securely locked.

5) Bleed air from the brake system.