Electronic Brake Control Module: Service and Repair
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. The ABS module can be damaged if exposed to these charges.
NOTICE: Do not allow any brake fluid or foreign material to enter the mating side of the ABS module or damage to the solenoids can occur.
All vehicles
1. If a new ABS module is being installed, connect the scan tool and upload the module configuration from the ABS module. For additional information, refer to Module Configuration [1][2]Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
2. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Service and Repair.
Vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine
3. Detach the body harness from the 2 valve cover studs and position the harness aside.
4. Detach the wire harness from the 2 valve cover studs and position the harness aside.
5. Remove the bolt and position the windshield washer reservoir filler neck aside.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
6. Remove the nut and position the degas bottle hose aside.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
All vehicles
7. Disconnect the ABS module electrical connector.
8. Remove the 4 ABS module screws and the ABS module.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
9. NOTE: Visually inspect the ABS module terminals for damage before installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. If a new ABS module was installed, download the module configuration information from the scan tool. For additional information, refer to Module Configuration [1][2]Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.