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Removal Procedure

Refer to BRAKE FLUID IRRITANT WARNING .

Refer to CAUTION: EFFECTS OF BRAKE FLUID ON PAINT AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS .

WARNING: Always connect or disconnect the wiring harness connector from the EBCM/EBTCM with the ignition switch in the OFF position. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the EBCM/EBTCM.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to RADIATOR SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT (LAU) or RADIATOR SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT (LF1) .
  3. NOTE: Lift the dash panel insulator slightly to remove the upper master cylinder heat shield nut.

    If equipped with the master cylinder heat shield, remove the master cylinder heat shield nuts (1).

    Fig 1: Identifying Master Cylinder Heat Shield Nuts
    G09405320Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the master cylinder heat shield bolt (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Master Cylinder Heat Shield Bolt
    G09405321Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the master cylinder heat shield.
  6. Disconnect the electronic brake control module (EBCM) electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Electronic Brake Control Module Electrical Connectors
    G09405322Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the left rear brake pipe fitting (1) at the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV).
  8. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  9. Disconnect the right rear brake pipe fitting (2) from the BPMV.
  10. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  11. Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1) from the BPMV.
    Fig 4: Identifying Master Cylinder Secondary Brake Pipe Fitting
    G09405323Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  13. Disconnect the left front brake pipe fitting (2) from the BPMV.
  14. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  15. Disconnect the right front brake pipe fitting (1) from the BPMV.
    Fig 5: Identifying Left And Right Front Brake Pipe Fitting
    G09405324Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  17. Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (2) from the BPMV.
  18. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  19. Remove the BPMV bracket nuts (1).
    Fig 6: Identifying BPMV Bracket Nuts
    G09405325Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the BPMV and bracket assembly.
  21. If necessary, remove the BPMV bracket bolts (1).
    Fig 7: Identifying BPMV Bracket Bolts
    G09405326Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the BPMV bracket (1).
    Fig 8: Identifying BPMV Bracket
    G09405327Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Inspect the insulators for damage and replace, if necessary.
  24. If necessary, remove the EBCM. Refer to ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT .