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Traction Control Module: Service and Repair

Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBTCM) Location:





REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Fasteners on lower sound insulator panel under steering column.
2. Lower sound insulator panel from vehicle.
3. Manual transmission only: left side kick panel.
4. Nut attaching EBTCM bracket to upper I/P.
5. Push in retainer (Christmas Tree) attaching EBTCM bracket to side wall.

NOTE: It will be necessary to cut the push in retainer head off to remove EBTCM bracket. Do not attempt to pry fastener out as damage to the EBTCM bracket may result.

6. EBTCM and EBTCM bracket from mounting place.
7. EBTCM electrical connectors.
8. EBTCM from vehicle.
9. Remaining portion of push in retainer.

NOTE: It is necessary to remove the destroyed retainer to insure proper retaining force when installing the new push in retainer.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. EBTCM electrical connectors.
2. EBTCM and EBTCM bracket into mounting location.
3. New push in retainer (Christmas Tree) attaching EBTCM bracket to side wall.
4. Nut attaching EBTCM bracket to upper I/P. Tighten Nut to 25.0 Nm (18.5 ft. lbs.).
5. Manual transmission only: left side kick panel.
6. Lower sound insulator panel and fasteners.