Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes: Service and Repair
BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BPMV) REPLACEMENTCAUTION: REFER TO BRAKE FLUID IRRITANT CAUTION IN SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.
NOTE: Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.
Removal Procedure
CAUTION: FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BPMV) MUST NOT BE REPAIRED, THE COMPLETE UNIT MUST BE REPLACED. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE EBCM/EBTCM, NO SCREWS MAY BE LOOSENED IF SCREWS ARE LOOSENED, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO GET THE BRAKE CIRCUITS LEAK-TIGHT AND PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
IMPORTANT: Note the locations of the brake pipes in order to aid in installation.
4. Disconnect the right front brake pipe (1) from the BPMV (2).
5. Disconnect the rear brake pipes (1) from the BPMV (2).
6. Disconnect the left front and the master cylinder brake pipes (1) from the BPMV (2).
7. Remove the 2 nuts (1) that connect the BPMV to the BPMV bracket.
8. Remove the BPMV (2) and EBCM as an assembly from the vehicle.
9. Remove EBCM if replacing the BPMV only.
Installation Procedure
1. Install EBCM if replacing the BPMV only.
2. Install BPMV (2) and EBCM as an assembly into the BPMV bracket. Align the flats of the studs on the BPMV with the BPMV bracket.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the 2 BPMV to BPMV bracket nuts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the 2 BPMV to BPMV bracket nuts to 12 N.m (8 lb ft).
CAUTION: MAKE SURE BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE. IF BRAKE PIPES ARE SWITCHED BY MISTAKE, WHEEL LOCKUP WILL OCCUR AND PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. THE ONLY TWO WAYS THIS CONDITION CAN BE DETECTED ARE BY USING A SCAN TOOL OR BY DOING AN ANTILOCK STOP.
IMPORTANT:
- If a new BPMV is being installed, remove the shipping plugs from the valve openings in the compartment during the next step.
- Use the locations noted during removal.
4. Connect the left front and the master cylinder brake pipes (1) to the BPMV (2).
5. Connect the rear brake pipes (1) to the BPMV (2).
6. Connect the right front brake pipe (1) to the BPMV (2).
Tighten
Tighten all of the brake pipe fittings to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
7. Connect the EBCM harness connector.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill and bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) in Hydraulic Brakes.
10. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, engine off.
11. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - ABS.