Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Right Front Brake Pipe

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Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Clean the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) pipe fitting areas of any accumulated dirt and foreign material.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the electronic brake control module (EBCM).
Place a shop towel under the BPMV to catch any brake fluid loss.
Disconnect the RF brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Fig 2: Identifying Left Rear Brake Pipe

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Disconnect the LR brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Fig 3: Identifying Right Rear Brake Pipe

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Disconnect the rear brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Fig 4: Identifying Left Front Brake Pipe

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Disconnect the left front brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Fig 5: Locating Master Cylinder Primary Brake Pipe

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Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Fig 6: Identifying Master Cylinder Secondary Brake Pipe

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Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Fig 7: View Of BPMV & Bracket Assembly

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the 3 BPMV bracket nuts (1).
Remove the BPMV and bracket assembly.

Fig 8: Identifying BPMV Bolt

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Remove the BPMV bolt (1).

Fig 9: View Of BPMV & Bracket

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Remove the BPMV from the bracket (1).
Inspect the BPMV bracket insulator for damage and replace, if necessary.
If installing a new BPMV, remove the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .