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ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)

Removal and Installation

CAUTION:
Be careful of the following.

  • Before servicing, disconnect the battery cable from negative terminal.
  • To remove brake pipe, use a suitable tool (flare nut wrench) to prevent flare nuts and brake tube from being damaged. To install, use suitable tool (flare nut torque wrench).
  • Do not apply excessive impact to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), such as dropping it.
  • Do not remove and install ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) by holding harness.
  • After work is completed, bleed air from brake tube. Refer to See: Brake Bleeding\Service and Repair.
  • After installing harness connector on the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), make sure connector is securely locked.

REMOVAL

  1. Remove front wiper arms. Refer to See: Wiper and Washer Systems\Wiper Arm\Service and Repair\Removal and Installation.
  2. Remove cowl top. Refer to See: Body and Frame\Cowl\Cowl Moulding / Trim\Service and Repair\Coupe.
  3. Disconnect washer hose.
  4. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  5. Remove tower bar, if equipped. Refer to See: Steering and Suspension\Suspension\Service and Repair\FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY\Exploded View.
  6. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector.
  7. Loosen brake tube flare nuts, then remove brake tubes from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) using a suitable tool.
  8. Remove ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) nuts.
  9. Remove ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
  10. Remove bracket as necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.