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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.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the attaching bolts for the cruise control module.
  3. Swing the cruise control module off to the side.
  4. Disengage the red locking tab from the connector (1).
  5. Push down lock tab (1) and then move sliding connector cover (2) to the open position.
  6. Fig 1: Identifying Connector Position Assurance (CPA) Locking Tab And Connector Sliding Cover Lock Tab
    GM393786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
  8. IMPORTANT: Note the locations of the brake pipes in order to aid in installation.
  9. Disconnect the brake pipes (1) from the BPMV (2).
  10. Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Pipes From BPMV
    GM385481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Swing the 4 brakes pipes out of the way only after covering the open pipes to avoid dripping or being contaminated.
  12. Disconnect the master cylinder brake pipes (2) from the BPMV (4).
  13. Fig 3: Disconnecting Master Cylinder Brake Pipes From BPMV
    GM385479Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. It is not necessary to remove the brake pipes (2) from the master cylinder (1).
  15. Swing the 2 master cylinder brake pipes out of the way only after covering the open pipes to avoid dripping or being contaminated.
  16. 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.
  17. Disconnect the ground strap between the EBCM assembly and the chassis.
  18. Remove the BPMV mounting bracket (4) and EBCM assembly (2) from the vehicle.
  19. Remove the 4 bolts (3) that connect the BPMV (1) to the mounting bracket (2).
  20. Fig 4: Removing BPMV Mounting Bracket
    GM394422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 5: Removing BPMV From Bracket
    GM307967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove EBCM if replacing the BPMV only. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .