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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Pull up the lock of the HECU connector (A), then disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Locating HECU Connector
    G12027072Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to completely remove foreign substances from around brake fluid reservoir and cap before opening the reservoir cap. If not, it may cause contamination of brake fluid and deterioration in braking performance.
    • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
  4. Disconnect the brake tubes from the HECU by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a spanner.

    Tightening torque: 

    12.7 - 16.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 - 12.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Tubes From HECU
    G12027073Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 - 22.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf.m. 13.7 - 16.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Disconnecting Brake Tubes From HECU
    G12027074Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Disconnect connectors and then remove the bracket.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors
    G12027075Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Loosen the HECU bracket bolts (A), then remove HECU and bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Locating HECU Bracket Bolts
    G12027076Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the 3 bolts, then remove the bracket from HECU.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)