Integrated Control Unit (ICU) - Removal

LEFT-HAND-DRIVE

NOTE: Before proceeding, Warning Brakes - Caution .

NOTE: If servicing the ABM only, Service and Repair

1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable from battery post.




2. Using a brake pedal holding tool as shown, depress the brake pedal past its first 25 mm (1 inch) of travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate the master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system and will not allow the brake fluid to drain out of the master cylinder reservoir while the lines are disconnected.
3. Remove the engine appearance cover.




4. Remove the two push-pins (1) securing the cowl top screen at the ends. Remove the remaining push-pins (2). Remove the cowl top screen (3).
5. Remove the wiper arms. Service and Repair





6. Remove the push-pins (1) securing the cowl screen to the wheelhouse brace and cowl. Rotate the screw (2) in the center of the cowl screen 90° clockwise to release the screen. Remove the cowl screen (3).





7. Remove the eight mounting bolts (four each side) (1) securing the wheel house brace to the strut towers.
8. Remove the wheelhouse brace (2).

9. Remove two screws, then remove the fresh air plenum.
10. Pull the brake tube bundle routing clips (with tubes) loose from studs on the dash panel.





11. Remove the primary (4) and secondary (1) brake tubes (from master cylinder) at the hydraulic control unit (7).
12. Remove the remaining brake tubes (2, 3, 5, 6) at the hydraulic control unit (7).






NOTE: Use this figure in the following step to release the ABM harness connector cover. It shows the location of the release tabs.











13. Disconnect the ABM harness connector from the Antilock Brake Module (ABM). To do so:
a. Depress the tabs on each side of the connector cover, then
b. Pull outward and upward on the lower half of the cover until it locks into position pointing straight outward (2). The connector can then be pulled straight outward off the ABM (1).





14. Loosen, but do not remove, the two mounting screws (2) attaching the ICU (1) mounting bracket to the body.
15. Lift the ICU and mounting bracket (1) off the mounting screws (2).
16. Move the brake tubes around as necessary without bending them and remove the ICU with bracket.

NOTE: The HCU and the ABM are not serviceable separately from the ICU for vehicles equipped with Hill Start Assist (HSA).

17. To separate the ABM from the HCU, Integrated Control Unit (ICU) - Disassembly).