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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003PASSAT SEDAN (3B3) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWM)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B3) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM)
Electronic Brake Control Module: Service and Repair
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B3) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM)SECTION Service and Repair
ABS control module (w/EDL) -J104- (Bosch 5.3), removing and installing
Removing:
The control unit is located under the right-hand floor carpet on the front passenger's side.
^ Slide right-hand front seat back completely.
^ Remove A pillar trim in right footwell.
^ Pull right-hand side sill panel strip off sill panel.
^ Pull front right floor carpet back until the ABS/ESP control module in area of bulkhead is free.
^ Remove the two securing nuts (arrows).
^ Take out control module with protective housing.
^ Remove protective housing securing screws.
^ Remove control module.
^ Press locking device in direction of arrow to release connector.
Installing:
^ Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence
^ Tightening torque of securing nuts for control module with protective housing to bulkhead is 9 Nm.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.