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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVSA (VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST) SYSTEM COMPONENTSVSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1

VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation: Installation

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1SECTION Installation

Install the VSA modulator-control unit on the bracket.
Install the bracket with the VSA modulator-control unit to the body.
Reconnect the six brake lines, then tighten the flare nuts to the specified torque.
Align the connecting surface of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector to the VSA modulator-control unit.
Lower the lock of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector, then confirm the connector is fully seated.
Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION MEMORIZATION ).
Start the engine, and check that the ABS and VSA indicators go off.
Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS and VSA indicators 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 (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).

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