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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE: To prevent equipment damage, never connect or disconnect the wiring harness connection from the EBCM with the ignition switch in the ON position.
    Fig 1: View Of EBCM And Electrical Connector
    GM899234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. IMPORTANT: The area around the electronic brake control module (EBCM) must be free from loose dirt to prevent contamination of dissembled ABS components.
  3. Thoroughly clean all of the contaminants from and around the EBCM assembly.
  4. IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to drain the coolant or disconnect the coolant lines when moving the coolant bypass valve.
  5. Disconnect the coolant bypass valve from the radiator and position out of the way. Refer to Coolant Bypass Valve Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  6. Press the retainer in the EBCM electrical connector (1).
  7. Rotate the EBCM connector tab (2) to the unlocked position.
  8. Disconnect the EBCM electrical connector (1) from the EBCM (3) and position out of the way.
  9. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Upper Electronic Brake Control Module-To-Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Screws
    GM782380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove and discard the 2 upper EBCM to brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) screws (1).
  11. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  12. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front in Body Front End.
  13. Remove and discard the 2 lower EBCM to brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) screws (1).
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Fig 3: View Of EBCM & BPMV
    GM772017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Clean the surface of the EBCM/BPMV assembly.
  17. IMPORTANT: The EBCM cannot be repaired. If faulty, the unit must be replaced.
  18. Separate the EBCM (1) from the BPMV (2).