VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation

VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation

NOTE:

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
Be careful not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and installation.
To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent material.

Removal

1.	Remove the front inner fender.

2.	Remove the front bumper.

3.	Remove the guard (A).

4.	Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector (A) by pulling up the lock (B); the connector disconnects itself.

5.	Disconnect the six brake lines from the VSA modulator-control unit. NOTE: Brake lines are connected to the master cylinder (C) and to the right-front (D), the left-rear (E), the right-rear (F), and the left-front (G) brake systems.

6.	Remove the VSA modulator-control unit (H) with the bracket (I) from the body.

7.	Remove the VSA modulator-control unit from the bracket.

Installation

1.	Install the VSA modulator-control unit on the bracket.

2.	Install the bracket with the VSA modulator-control unit.

3.	Reconnect the six brake lines, then tighten the flare nuts to specified torque.

4.	Align the connecting surface of the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector to the VSA modulator-control unit.

5.	Lower the lock of the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector, then confirm the connector is fully seated.

6.	Install the guard.

7.	Install the front bumper.

8.	Install the front inner fender.

9.	Bleed the brake system.

10.	Start the engine, and check that the ABS and the VSA indicator go off.

11.	Test-drive the vehicle, check that the ABS and the VSA indicator do not come on. NOTE: If the brake pedal is spongy, there may be air trapped in the modulator and then induced into the normal brake system during modulation. Bleed the brake system again.