Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
For safety reasons, the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) must not be repaired; the complete unit must be replaced. With the exception of the EBCM/EBTCM, no screws may be loosened. If screws are loosened, it will not be possible to get the brake circuits leak-tight and personal injury may result.
NOTE:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Cautions and Notices.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the attaching bolts for the cruise control module.
- Swing the cruise control module off to the side.
- Disengage the red locking tab from the connector (1).
- Push down lock tab (1) and then move sliding connector cover (2) to the open position.
- Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
- Disconnect the brake pipes (1) from the BPMV (2).
- Swing the 4 brakes pipes out of the way only after covering the open pipes to avoid dripping or being contaminated.
- Disconnect the master cylinder brake pipes (2) from the BPMV (4).
- It is not necessary to remove the brake pipes (2) from the master cylinder (1).
- Swing the 2 master cylinder brake pipes out of the way only after covering the open pipes to avoid dripping or being contaminated.
- Remove the 2 BPMV mounting bracket nuts (3) and 1 bolt located near the bottom and one nut (1) located at the top of the BPMV mounting bracket (4) to the strut tower.
- Disconnect the ground strap between the EBCM assembly and the chassis.
- Remove the BPMV mounting bracket (4) and EBCM assembly (2) from the vehicle.
- Remove the 4 bolts (3) that connect the BPMV (1) to the mounting bracket (2).
- Remove EBCM if replacing the BPMV only. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
Fig 1: Identifying Connector Position Assurance (CPA) Locking Tab And Connector Sliding Cover Lock Tab
IMPORTANT:
Note the locations of the brake pipes in order to aid in installation.