Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

1. With the engine OFF, apply the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal becomes firm to deplete the vacuum brake booster vacuum reserve.
2. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir, using a suitable suction device.
3. Remove the battery and tray refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
4. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
5. Loosen the coolant reservoir from the bracket and move aside to make space.

1

Brake Pipe Fitting (Qty: 6)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Thoroughly clean the electronic brake control module (EBCM) to brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) area of any accumulated dirt and foreign material.
2. Remove the brake pipe fittings and cap the linings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Tighten
18 N·m(13 lb ft)

2

Electronic Brake Control Module Bracket Fastener (Qty: 3)

Tighten
20 N·m(15 lb ft)

3

Electronic Brake Control Module Electrical Connector

Procedure

1. Disconnect the EBCM electrical connector and carefully remove the antilock brake control assembly.
2. Apply grease on the connector pins when installing a new electronic brake control module.

4

Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten
10 N·m(88 lb 10)

5

Electronic Brake Control Module Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tighten
3 N·m(26 lb in)

6

Electronic Brake Control Module

Procedure

1. Carefully separate the EBCM from the BPMV, do not pry the components apart.
2. Clean the sealing surface of the BPMV with denatured alcohol and a clean shop cloth and allow to dry.
3. Fill the master cylinder reservoir.
4. Program the EBCM, IF installing a new EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Programming and Setup.
5. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
6. Perform a diagnostic system check. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.
7. If equipped, calibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration.
8. Centering the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering.