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Anti-Lock Braking System Modulator: Replacement

  1. Carefully replace ECU on the replacement HCU.
  2. Torque the ECU bolts in the following two steps:
    1. Start all bolts into the HCU and hand tighten.
    2. Torque in the sequence shown until a final achieved for each bolt.
    • Tightening torque: 1.3-1.4 ft. lbs (1.7-7.9 N.m, 0.18-1.2 kg. m)
  3. Reattach bracket to the HECU mounting pin and grommet.
    • Tightening torque: 5.8-7.2 ft. lbs (7.8-9.8 N.m, 0.8-1.0 kg. m)
  4. Reinstall bolts and nuts attaching bracket to fender.
    • Tightening torque: 9.4-15.9 ft. lbs (12.8-21.6 N.m, 1.3-2.2 kg. m)
    NOTE: When installing the brake pipe lines on the HCU valve block, they must be located correctly in the valve block to ensure proper ABS operation.
  5. Attach brake pipes to HECU, be careful to reattach the pipes in the same positions which they were in prior to removal.
    • Tightening torque: 9.4-15.9 ft. lbs (12.8-21.6 N.m, 1.3-2.2 kg. m)
    • Fig 1: Illustrating HECU & Brake Pipe Positions
      G01092293Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Reconnect ECU harness connectors.
  7. Bleed the brakes.
  8. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of the base and ABS systems.