ABS

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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Remove air intake duct from engine compartment to facilitate removal of ABSCM & H/U.
3. Use an air gun to get rid of water around the ABSCM & H/U.

CAUTION: The contact will be insufficient if the terminal gets wet.





4. Pull off the lock of the ABSCM & H/U connector to remove it.
5. Disconnect connector from ABSCM & H/U.

CAUTION: Be careful not to let water or other foreign matter contact the ABSCM & H/U terminal.

6. Unlock cable clip.
7. Disconnect brake pipes from ABSCM & H/U.

CAUTION: Wrap brake pipes with vinyl bag to avoid spilling brake fluid on vehicle body.

8. Remove ABSCM & H/U ground terminal from bracket.
9. Remove ABSCM & H/U from engine compartment.





CAUTION:
^ ABSCM & H/U cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt to loosen bolts and nuts.
^ Do not drop or bump ABSCM & H/U.
^ Do not turn the ABSCM & H/U upside down or place it on its side.
^ Be careful to prevent foreign particles from getting into ABSCM & H/U.
^ Apply a coat of rust-preventive wax (Nippeco LT or GB) to bracket attaching bolt after tightening.
^ Do not pull harness when disconnecting connector.

INSTALLATION
1. Install ABSCM & H/U.

CAUTION: Confirm that the specifications of the ABSCM & H/U conforms to the vehicle specifications.

Tightening torque: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft. lbs.)

2. Install ABSCM & H/U ground terminal to bracket.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft. lbs.)





3. Connect brake pipes to their correct ABSCM & H/U connections.
Tightening torque: 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft. lbs.)
4. Using cable clip, secure ABSCM & H/U harness to bracket.
5. Connect connector to ABSCM & H/U.

CAUTION:
^ Be sure to remove all foreign matter from inside the connector before connecting.
^ Ensure that the ABSCM & H/U connector is securely locked.

6. Install air intake duct.
7. Connect ground cable to battery.
8. Bleed air from the brake system.