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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: 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. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Clean the area surrounding the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) of and dirt and debris.
  5. Disconnect the EBCM electrical connector.
  6. Fig 1: Identifying EBCM Bolts
    GM2141645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the EBCM bolts (1).
  8. NOTE: Do not attempt to pry or lever the EBCM from the BPMV.
    Fig 2: Identifying EBCM
    GM2141646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the EBCM (1) by carefully pulling straight away from the BPMV.

    Do not force the components apart.

  10. Clean the mating surfaces of the EBCM and the BPMV with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.