Traction Control Module: Service and Repair

VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation

NOTICE
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

NOTE:

- Be careful not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and installation.
- To prevent the brake fluid from dripping, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel.

Removal

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector (A) by pulling up the lever (B); the connector disconnects itself.





3. Disconnect the six brake lines from the VSA modulator-control unit.

NOTE: Brake lines are connected to the master cylinder (C), and to the right-front (D), the left-rear (E), the right-rear (F), and the left-front (G) brake systems.

4. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit (H) with the bracket (I) from the body.

5. Remove the locknuts (J), then remove the VSA modulator-control unit from the bracket.

Installation

1. Install the VSA modulator-control unit on the bracket, then install the new locknuts.

2. Install the bracket with the VSA modulator-control unit to the body.

3. Reconnect the six brake lines, then tighten the flare nuts to the specified torque.

4. Align the connecting surface of the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector to the VSA modulator-control unit.

5. Pull down the lever of the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector, then confirm the connector is fully seated.

6. Bleed the brake system Service and Repair.

7. Do the steering angle sensor center point writing Testing and Inspection.

8. Start the engine, and make sure that the ABS and the VSA indicators go off.

9. Test-drive the vehicle, and make sure that the ABS and the VSA indicators do not come on.

NOTE: If the brake pedal is spongy, there may be air trapped in the modulator which could then be induced into the normal brake system during modulation. Bleed the brake system again Service and Repair.