Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module: Removal

All vehicles

CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the low brake fluid warning indicator switch electrical connector.
1. Pull back the tab.
2. Depress the clips.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Low Brake Fluid Warning Indicator Switch Electrical Connector
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CAUTION: The brake fluid reservoir cap must not become contaminated.

Fig 2: Removing Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap

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NOTE: It will be necessary to carry out this step on both sides in order to completely drain the brake fluid reservoir.

Drain the brake fluid reservoir.
1. Connect one end of a suitable piece of clear plastic pipe to the bleed nipple and place the other end into a suitable container.
2. Loosen the bleed nipple.
3. Depress the brake pedal until all the fluid is drained from the brake fluid reservoir.
4. Tighten the bleed nipple.
  
  Fig 3: Draining Brake Fluid Reservoir
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Install the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Remove the air cleaner. .
Remove the cleaner outlet tube.
Disconnect the battery junction box (BJB) electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Battery Junction Box Electrical Connectors
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Remove the BJB retaining screw.

Fig 5: Removing BJB Retaining Screw
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Detach the BJB from the BJB support bracket and position to one side.
- Depress the locking tangs.
  
  Fig 6: Depressing Locking Tangs
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Vehicles With Speed Control

Disconnect the speed control unit electrical connector.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Speed Control Unit Electrical Connector
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Detach the speed control unit.
- Lower the unit.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Speed Control Unit
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All Vehicles

CAUTION: Cap the brake tubes to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.

NOTE: Make a note of the position of the brake tubes, to aid installation.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Brake Tubes From Hydraulic Control Unit

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Disconnect the brake tubes from the hydraulic control unit (HCU).
Detach the brake tubes from the bulkhead.

Fig 11: Identifying Brake Tubes From Bulkhead
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CAUTION: Cap the brake tubes to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.

Fig 12: Removing Master Cylinder To HCU Brake Tubes

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Remove the master cylinder to HCU brake tubes.
Detach the wiring harness from the wheelhouse assembly.

Fig 13: Identifying Wiring Harness From Wheelhouse Assembly
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Detach the HCU and ABS module assembly from the support bracket.

Fig 14: Identifying HCU And ABS Module Assembly From Support Bracket
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Remove the ABS module to HCU retaining bolts.

Fig 15: Removing ABS Module To HCU Retaining Bolts
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Remove the ABS module.