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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.
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the air deflector shield. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  5. IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to remove the washer solvent container from the vehicle.
  6. Remove the washer solvent container bracket. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement .
  7. IMPORTANT: The area around the electronic brake control module (EBCM) must be free from loose dirt to prevent contamination of dissembled ABS components.
  8. Thoroughly clean all of the contaminants from and around the EBCM assembly.
  9. NOTE: To prevent equipment damage, never connect or disconnect the wiring harness connection from the EBCM with the ignition switch in the ON position.
  10. Press the retainer on the EBCM electrical connector (1).
  11. Fig 1: View Of EBCM And Electrical Connector
    GM899234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Rotate the EBCM connector tab (2) forward to the unlocked position.
  13. Disconnect the EBCM electrical connector (1) from the EBCM and position out of the way.
  14. Fig 2: Locating EBCM-To-BPMV Screws
    GM782380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the 4 EBCM to brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) screws (1).
  16. Fig 3: View Of EBCM & BPMV
    GM772017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Clean the surface of the EBCM/BPMV assembly.
  18. IMPORTANT: The EBCM cannot be repaired. If faulty, the unit must be replaced.
  19. Separate the EBCM (1) from the BPMV (2).